To provide the Executive with the results of public consultation and seek approval of the Fareham Local Council Tax Support scheme and related changes to council tax discounts and exemptions, effective from 1st April 2013.
In October 2012, the Executive agreed a draft Local Council Tax Support scheme for the purposes of a public consultation exercise. An extensive consultation exercise was carried out during October and November, and over 600 responses were received.
The consultation process also sought views on a number of possible changes to certain discounts and exemptions for council tax relating to empty properties and second homes.
Having analysed the responses from the consultation, a detailed Equalities Impact Assessment has been concluded, and a final scheme has now been prepared for the Executive to consider. This will enable a scheme to be recommended to Full council later in the month and prior to the deadline of 31st January 2013.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant affect on 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 7 Jan 2013 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Policy & Resources
Lead director: Director of Finance & Resources
Contact: Andrew Wannell, Chief Executive Officer Email: awannell@fareham.gov.uk Tel: 01329 824620.