RESOLVED  That Cabinet:

1.            Agrees to the uprating changes for the 2017/18 council tax support scheme detailed in this report in order to maintain low council tax charges for those on lower incomes and other vulnerable residents.

2.            Recommends to Council the adoption of the new 2017/18 scheme.

The Cabinet Member for Finance introduced this report, noting the wish to continue to provide some financial assistance to working families and others on low incomes. 

RESOLVED That Cabinet:

1.            Agrees to the uprating changes for the 2017/18 council tax support scheme detailed in this report in order to maintain low council tax charges for those on lower incomes and other vulnerable residents.

2.            Recommends to Council the adoption of the new 2017/18 scheme.