To recommend to Council the 2024/25 local Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme.

That:

a) The Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2024/25, with the same parameters as the existing scheme, be recommended to Council for approval

1. The local CTR scheme discount was increased to its maximum level in 2021/22 and this was maintained in 2022/23 and again in 2023/24. It cannot be increased further in 2024/25. A reduced discount scheme could be proposed for 2024/25 however this is not recommended as it would limit the support offered to residents; maintaining the maximum level of discount in 2024/25 will ensure that eligible households receive support as the impact of the rising cost of living continues.