Consultation on proposed changes

The Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTR) helps residents on low incomes to pay their Council Tax. 

The scheme helps roughly 8,000 households and costs around £9.8 million per year.

We can only makes changes to the working age scheme as the Council Tax Reduction scheme for pensioners is prescribed by government. 

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) Scheme is undergoing its annual review, and we invite you to share your views.

This is a legal requirement and aims to ensure that the scheme reflects the needs and preferences of our community.

The feedback we receive will help shape the support provided to households in need, ensuring fair and effective distribution of resources and that it effectively supports those who need it most.

We will use the information collected from this consultation to assist in making decisions on any changes to the Council Tax Reduction scheme from 1 April 2025.

We encourage everyone, including Council Tax payers, local organisations, and other stakeholders, to participate and share their thoughts.

Have your say

The consultation will run for 6 weeks from 21 August 2024 to 2 October 2024.

Take part in the Council Tax Reduction Scheme consultation

Paper questionnaires are also available at our Information offices.