Issue - meetings

(a)       That the draft Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Tax Support Scheme be approved for consultation purposes.

(b)       That the Executive Director – Resources and Support Services be authorised to initiate the statutory consultation process.

Consideration was given to a report recommending approval, for consultation purposes, the draft Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Tax Support Scheme that had been drawn up in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Finance Bill that was currently making its way through Parliament. 

The Bill made provision for the localisation of council tax support by imposing a duty on billing authorities to make a localised council tax reduction scheme by January 2013 and to consult with major precepting authorities and other such persons likely to have an interest in the scheme.

Resolved: (a)             That the draft Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Tax Support Scheme be approved for consultation purposes.

                  (b)That the Executive Director – Resources and Support Services be authorised to initiate the statutory consultation process.