Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director Finance.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve for the scheme in place for the current year be continued for 2024-25 with the addition of a class of support within the scheme to award 100% council tax support to care leavers looked after by Devon County Council, up to age 25.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the annual report which sought Member’s agreement on the Local Council Tax Support (CTS) scheme for working age residents for 2024-25. Reference was made to the in-principle agreement council tax exemption for care leavers in October 2023 and to conduct a consultation on a proposed change to the local Council Tax Support Scheme.

Particular reference was made to the 44 responses to the consultation, of which 39 were in favour, which included the preceptor bodies.

Executive Members commended the report and welcomed having a formal position with the scheme.

RECOMMENDED that Council approve for the scheme in place for the current year be continued for 2024-25 with the addition of a class of support within the scheme to award 100% council tax support to care leavers looked after by Devon County Council, up to age 25.