William Eichler 03 October 2024

Council tax reform could hit thousands of households

Council tax reform could hit thousands of households image
Image: ShaunWilkinson / Shutterstock.com.

An estimated 13,500 households could be worse off under Leicester City Council’s plans to reform council tax support.

The council has proposed a new weekly income banding scheme to determine the level of council tax support people receive and to bring the scheme in line with Universal Credit.

The council argues the proposed changes could save about £2.8m per year, of which £400,000 will be saved in administration costs.

The local authority estimates that 4,200 of the most vulnerable households would be better off under the proposed reforms, but 13,500 households would be worse off, including 1,900 who would cease to receive any award.

Deputy city mayor Cllr Sarah Russell said the council needed to respond to the ‘severe financial pressures’ placed on the council by the previous Government.

She added that the council will be considering how to change its council tax discretionary support scheme to help anyone struggling with their council tax.

For more, check out our Council Tax page.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Specialist Customer Service Officer

Oxfordshire County Council
£31,537 - £34,434 per annum
Are you passionate about helping others and making a real impact in your community? We’re looking for Specialist Customer Service Officers to join our dynamic Contact Centre team, the first point of contact for a wide range of essential services acros Oxfordshire County Council , County Hall, Oxford
Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Cook

North Yorkshire Council
£13.47 - £14.13 per hour
Are you keen to join a friendly team who are committed to making a real impact in their local community? Lancaster, Lancashire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Catering Assistant

North Yorkshire Council
£12.65 - £12.65 per hour
We have an opportunity to join our award-winning Facilities Management catering team. North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Employment Vetting Officer

Essex County Council
£26090.00 - £30693.00 per annum
Employment Vetting OfficerFixed Term, Full Time£26,090 to £30,693 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Social Worker Level 2

Royal Borough of Greenwich
PO3 - £45,750 to £49,056
We are pleased to inform you that an opportunity for a Level 2 Social Worker has become available Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Linkedin Banner