1.  The revised Equality Impact Assessment at Appendix 1 of the report be noted.

2.  The responses to the public consultation exercise at Appendix 2 & 3 of the report be noted.

3.  The Council Tax Support scheme from 2023/24 restricts the calculation of entitlement for working-age claimants to 70% of the households’ Council Tax liability.

4.  The introduction a band “D” eligibility restriction from 2023/24 be approved.

5.  Council be recommended to agree that the Council Tax Support scheme from 2023/24 increases the Discretionary Hardship Fund to £225k per annum.