Issue - meetings
Officer overview of the report
Meeting: 25/06/2026 - Cabinet Member for Finance Decision Meeting (Item 4.)
Officer overview of the Application for a Section 13A Council Tax Discount report
The purpose of this report is for the Cabinet Member for Finance to consider an application submitted to the Council for a discretionary Council Tax discount under Section 13A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (as amended).
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Decision:
The Head of Environment Protection, Revenues & Benefits introduced the report which asked the Cabinet Member for Finance to consider an application for Discretionary Council Tax discount submitted under Section 13A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, as amended.
The application related to the applicant’s former address, which had been vacated in September 2023. During the relevant period, the applicant had been financially supported by their elderly parents. Although the applicant may have been eligible for Council Tax Support and other welfare benefits at the time, no claims had been made due to mental health and related medical issues.
The applicant was currently in receipt of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment at their present address and was in receipt of full Council Tax Support. It had been advised that the applicant was unable to increase their income due to ongoing health conditions.
An income and expenditure assessment indicated a marginal surplus; however, this was not considered sufficient to absorb unforeseen or additional essential expenditure. The applicant had no savings available to meet the outstanding liability. A payment of £8.44 had been made towards the Council Tax arrears, leaving a remaining balance of £632.98.
The case was presented for consideration under the Council’s discretionary powers to determine whether further relief should be granted in respect of the outstanding arrears.