This is very important - From April, local authorities have to agree and implement a local scheme of Council Tax Support to replace the current national scheme of Council Tax Benefit.
Local authorities will have the freedom to design schemes for working-age claimants, taking into account their responsibilities towards vulnerable groups and the importance of supporting incentives to work. However, as part of this change, local authorities will have 10% less funding to support residents with Council Tax Support. Some of the proposed changes could have a major impact on clients of local voluntary organisations.
Contact your local councillors for more information and advice
Alan Bastable Sue Clark
Information on the proposed schemes can also be found at
Central Bedfordshire Council
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