Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Housing.

Presented by the Housing, Property and Customer Services Portfolio Holder

The Housing, Property and Customer Services Portfolio Holder presented the report, outlining the package of support known as the Energy Bill rebate scheme which would be intended to assist people with rising bills.

Members were advised that the Council had been awarded £133,350 for the discretionary scheme. The meeting was informed that the proposed policy for adoption would be focused on those not covered under the main scheme  but who the authority would be aware may still be in need of support.

It was clarified that payments would be made in the same way as the main scheme, either by Direct Debit or via the Post Office.

It was moved by Councillor R Bayliss, seconded by Councillor T Gillard and

RESOLVED THAT:

1)     The Discretionary Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme as set out in the report be agreed by Cabinet.

2)     Any subsequent changes to the scheme be delegated to the Strategic Director with responsibility for the Revenues and Benefits service in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.

Reason for decision: To comply with the Constitution