Decision details
2026/27 Council Tax Reduction Scheme
PDF 120 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommend Forward to Council
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To recommend to Council the 2026/27 local Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme
Decision:
That:
a) The Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026/27, with the same parameters as the existing scheme, be recommended to Council for approval
Alternative options considered:
The local CTR scheme discount was increased to its maximum level in 2021/22 and this was maintained in 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26. It cannot be increased further in 2026/27. A reduced discount scheme could be proposed for 2026/27 however this is not recommended as it would limit the support offered to residents; maintaining the maximum level of discount in 2026/27 will ensure that eligible households receive support as the impact of the rising cost of living continues.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Rachael Sanders, Director of Finance Email: Rachael.sanders@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383775.
Publication date: 05/02/2026
Date of decision: 05/02/2026