To consider a report of the Executive Member for Finance and Director of Finance.

Please note: Appendix 6 to this report will be to follow; as it is very extensive, it will not be circulated in hard copy, but will be made available, along with the rest of this agenda, on the Council’s website.

The Executive Member for Finance introduced a report setting out details of the outcome of a consultation on alternative proposals relating to a local Council Tax support scheme, with a view to the Executive making a recommendation on a preferred option to Council. It was noted that there would be further debate on various specific issues at the meeting of Council on 23/1/13.

RESOLVED: That, following the public consultation and feedback from individuals, groups and stakeholders, it be recommended that the Council approve: -

(1)       The introduction of a local council tax support scheme as outlined in proposal 1 and set out in appendix 6 to the report.

(2)       The removal of the 100% empty property council tax exemption and its replacement with a 100% discount for one month, followed by the full charge.

(3)       The removal of the second home council tax discount.

(4)       That the above changes be effective from 1 April 2013.