The report provides details of a review of the
Council Tax Reduction Scheme for the current year,2023/24, and
proposals for the Scheme for 2024/25. It also provides information
about the Council Tax Base for 2024/25. Finally it provides
information regarding a review of Council Tax Premiums charged for
long-term empty properties.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/09/2023
Financial: Yes;
Community Impact: Yes;
Decision due: 4 Jan 2024 by Cabinet
Decision due: 18 Jan 2024 by Council
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Services
Lead director: Executive Director of Corporate Resources and Customer Services
Department: Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Services
Contact: Diane Turner Email: diane.turner22@sefton.gov.uk.
Consultation process
A report was presented to the Public
Engagement and Consultation Panel on 8th September 2023 for
approval to run public consultation exercises regarding:- a
proposed change to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2024/25,
and also a proposed change to the Council Tax Premium for long-term
empty properties with effect from 1st April 2024.
Online surveys are in place, as well as a range of communication
and information about how/where the public may express their views,
e.g. via the Council's Contact Centre, One Stop Shops.
Precepting authorities are consulted regarding the Council Tax Base
and proposed Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2024/25.
Consultees
Public consultation, and consultation with
precepting authorities.