Issue - meetings
Decision
Meeting: 07/09/2026 - Cabinet Member for Finance Decision Meeting (Item 3d)
Decision
The Cabinet Member to confirm their decision verbally, stating whether they:
- Accept the officer’s recommendations,
- Make a different decision contrary to the officer’s recommendation, or
- Refer the decision to a Cabinet meeting.
The Cabinet Member will also provide the reason for the decision to the Democratic Services officer, who will record it in the decision notice.
Additional documents:
Decision:
DECISION: The Cabinet Member for Finance accepted the officer's recommendation and approved a discretionary Council Tax discount of £1,184.26 to clear the Council Tax arrears for the Rissingtons Ward property for the 2025/26 financial year.
Reason for decision: The household comprises two adults, both of whom have severe health conditions that have ended their capacity to work; the property is a modest (Band B) dwelling; the household has engaged appropriately with Citizens Advice and is now in receipt of full Council Tax Support; and there is no capacity to repay the arrears.