Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Legal and Democratic Officer

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Legal and Democratic Officer that included the most recent report from the Cabinet Member – Corporate Services.

Members of the Committee asked questions/commented on the following issues:

·       Details were sought on the Council Tax Sole Occupier Discount review in relation to how information was disseminated to residents regarding their eligibility for the discount; how vulnerable residents such as those in certain age groups or with disabilities were approached; and assurances were sought that residents could still query and resolve their right to the discount following the deadline for responses to the Council’s software provider NEC

·       The HMRC visit to Sefton to discuss National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage compliance and the financial impact this would have on Sefton

RESOLVED:

That the update report from the Cabinet Member – Corporate Services be noted.