Issue details

The Government announced in February a package of support to help households with rising energy bills to include £150 non-repayable council tax rebate payment for all households that are liable for council tax in bands A – D in England. This rebate will not be paid for second homes or empty properties.

In addition, further funding will be provided to local authorities as discretionary funding to support households who need support but are not eligible – such as households on low incomes such as income support in higher bands (E-H council tax bandings).

The Revenues and Benefits teams have worked with their executive member to develop a discretionary scheme which supports Island residents, and it is this scheme which is the matter for consideration.