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That it be recommended to Full Council that:
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Approval is given to the continued operation of a local Council Tax Support scheme for 2015/16 based on The Council Tax Reduction Scheme England Regulations 2012 amended to reflect the following local decisions concerning the key principles of the scheme:
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For those of working age the maximum amount of Council Tax that will be eligible for reduction is 91.5% of their full Council Tax Liability (£84 for a Band A property).
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The Council continues its policy of disregarding war pensions for the purposes of calculating income in respect of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme at a total estimated cost of £16k.
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The ‘taper’, i.e. the rate at which support is withdrawn as income increases be maintained at 20%.
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the Chief Finance Officer be granted delegated powers to update the scheme to reflect such up-ratings of premiums, allowances and non dependent deductions as may be determined by the Department of Work and Pensions, and for other minor technical changes which may be required.
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the local council tax discounts originally agreed for 2013/14 be continued
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