Simple terms explainer:
Councils must administer the Council Tax Reduction scheme to help people on low incomes pay their Council Tax bills. This means assessing applications, deciding how much reduction each person qualifies for, applying the reduction to their Council Tax account, and providing information and support to help people understand and use the scheme. The council must make fair decisions following national rules and local policies.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Revenues and benefits
Duty type
Public facing
Social determinant of health
Economic stability
Emerging policy and legislation
1
Bodies with shared interest
Directors of Finance
Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV)
Standards and frameworks
2