Agenda item

To receive the report of the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources seeking approval to retain the current Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTS) for 2016/17.

54.1       Council considered a report of the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources seeking approval to retain the current Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTS) for 2016/17.

54.2       Councillor D. Norman moved the recommendations set out in the report. He explained that a review of claimants under the scheme had revealed that there had been a reduction, which had served to offset the reduction in funding received. He noted that the Council’s major preceptors supported the Council’s approach, but shared its concerns about the future cost of the scheme in light of further reductions in funding.

54.3       Councillor James seconded the motion.

54.4       RESOLVED - That the current Local Council Tax Support Scheme be adopted as the approved scheme for Gloucester City Council for 2016/17.