Decision details

COVID-19 Council Tax hardship fund

Decision Maker: Communications and Corporate Resources Portfolio Holder

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

Details of decision: 

To agree the award of an additional £150 discretionary relief to all working age Council Tax Support recipients during 2020/21.

 

Reasons for proposed decision: 

To provide extra help to individuals and families struggling to pay their Council Tax during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

 

Alternative funding options sourced:

HM Government announced a £500 million hardship fund to provide additional relief to Council Tax for vulnerable people and households in 2020/21. Somerset West and Taunton has received £1,382,002 as its share of this fund.

Publication date: 09/04/2020

Date of decision: 09/04/2020

Effective from: 21/04/2020

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