Proposed changes to Brent’s Council Tax Support Scheme
The council are seeking your views on the proposed changes to the existing Council Tax Support scheme. These changes will only affect working-age households receiving Council Tax Support from April 2025. Pensioners are exempt and will continue to be assessed under the existing system, which can cover up to 100% of their Council Tax bill.
Please read the attached Council Tax Support Scheme Consultation summary to find out more about the proposals and what this could mean for you.
To take part in this consultation, please complete the survey by clicking 'Take the Survey' button to the right of the page.
The consultation will run from 21 October 2024 to 15 December 2024.
If you would like further information about our proposals or to request a paper copy of the consultation please email cts_consultation@brent.gov.uk
The Council is required to approve any new scheme by 11 March 2025. Any changes to the scheme would affect current and future claimants from 1 April 2025.
Phases
Consultation phase: Proposed changes to Brent’s Council Tax Support Scheme
Brent has created one of the most generous Council Tax Support Schemes in London. However, this scheme is no longer affordable or sustainable given the huge financial pressures the local authority is facing.
Like the vast majority of local authorities, Brent is facing an extremely challenging financial situation. On top of £222m in cuts made since 2010, a further £16m must be saved in 2025/26 to balance the budget.
To help achieve around £5m in net savings, the council is consulting residents on proposed changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme to bring it more in line with other boroughs while ensuring that resources are focused on those who need them most.
The proposed changes will only affect working-age households receiving Council Tax Support from April 2025. Pensioners are exempt and will continue to be assessed under the existing system, which can cover up to 100% of their Council Tax bill.
Please read this consultation summary attached to find out more about the proposals and what this could mean for you.
Upcoming and ongoing events
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Event date: November 21st, 2024 from 11:00 to 13:00.
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