This report proposes the introduction of a Council Tax, Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme & Housing Benefit Civil Penalty Policy to incentivise Council Tax payers and Housing Benefit claimants to notify the Council promptly of a change in their circumstances.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report seeking approval for a Council Tax, Council Tax Reduction Scheme & Housing Benefit Civil Penalty Policy.  The proposed Policy was attached to the report at Appendix A.

The report noted that the Council was responsible for the billing, collection and enforcement of Council  ...  view the full minutes text for item 98