Decision details

Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27

Decision Maker: Executive, Council

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To consider and recommend to Council the Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026-27

Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)            That the contents of the report, and any financial implications for the Council be noted.

 

(2)            That the option of no change to the Council Tax Reduction Income Banded Scheme for Working Age Applicants for 2026/27 be approved and the Working Age Regulations be amended in line with annual uprating and Council Tax Regulations be amended for pensioners in line with uprating announced by Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities.

 

Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings and effect on communities in two or more wards;

Corporate Priorities : Economic prosperity;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Reason No Public Access: No

Contact: Jacey Scott, Head of Revenues and Benefits Email: jacey.scott@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221548.

Report author: Jacey Scott

Publication date: 16/12/2025

Date of decision: 15/12/2025

Decided at meeting: 15/12/2025 - Council

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