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Decision Maker: Communications and Corporate Resources Portfolio Holder
Decision published: 09/04/2020
Effective from: 21/04/2020
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.