Issue - meetings

Report CSD21134

A motion to approve the Council Tax Support/Reduction Scheme 2022/23, including the maintenance of the Discretionary Hardship Fund at £200k, was moved by Cllr Michael Rutherford and seconded by Cllr Colin Smith.

The following amendment was moved by Councillor Simon Jeal and seconded by Councillor Kevin Kennedy-Brooks -

After “…at 200k” to add the words: 

“subject to the following changes:?  

(1) That looked after young people within the borough, up to the age of twenty five, shall be exempt from 100% of Council tax for their first two years of independent living. 

(2) That in view of the lob losses and ongoing hardship caused by the COVID pandemic. rising inflation, the recent sharp rise in energy prices and the cost of living crisis, resulting in ongoing hardship faced by many Bromley residents, the council tax support scheme for 2022/23 only shall be amended to allow an increase in the maximum support provided by the Council from 75% to £100 band A to D properties, to be funded from the Collection Fund Set Aside earmarked reserve. 

(3) That the existence of the hardship fund shall be proactively communicated to all Bromley residents in receipt of council tax support, housing benefit and universal credit.” 

On being put to the vote, the amendment was lost and the original motion to approve the recommendations as set out in the report was CARRIED.