Council tax support

The main parts of our Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTSC) are:

• All working age claimants will pay something - this will be 15% of their council tax charge
• Protection for vulnerable claimants - we will continue to retain existing premiums for those with children, a disability or those who are carers. We will also protect those in receipt of a War Disablement of War Widows pension
• Encourage work incentives - if the claimant or partner move into work we will continue to pay their CTS for a period of four weeks
• All members of the household should contribute - this relates to anyone over the age of 18 living as part of the household (also known as non-dependants). The rates of non-dependant deductions have increased in line with figures released by Central Government
• Late applications - these can be backdated if good cause is shown for not applying sooner
• Rates of allowances and premiums have increased in line with figures released by Government. These are the rates we use to work out your entitlement to LCTS