Decision details

CT Lead Officer decision for WACTR income bands for 26/27

Decision Maker: Head of Customer & Digital

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To confirm income bands for use in the 26/27 working age Council Tax Reduction scheme

Decision:

For 2026/27 Previously 2025/26
£0 to £98 (currently £0 to £94)
£98.01 to £188 (currently £94.01 to £181)
£188.01 to £281 (currently £181.01 to £270)
£281.01 to £374 (currently £270.01 to £360)
£374.01 to £467 (currently £360.01 to £449)
£467.01 to £560 (currently £449.01 to £539)

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - Do not change bands from previous years scheme
Option 2 - Change bands in line with scheme provisions
Option 3 -

Publication date: 04/02/2026

Date of decision: 28/01/2026

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