MEMBERS of the public are urged to have their say on council tax reductions under the new North Yorkshire Council.
Council tax reduction is a discount that helps people on low incomes to pay their council tax bill.
Currently, the borough and district councils across North Yorkshire have slightly different council tax reduction schemes.
By law, the new North Yorkshire Council, must introduce a single scheme covering the whole of North Yorkshire when it comes into force next April.
The proposal is to introduce an income-banded scheme that is more supportive, with the maximum level of reduction for the people most in need.
It is expected to increase the overall level of support for the lowest income households.
Changes to the council tax reduction scheme will affect working age households in North Yorkshire who will get council tax reduction from April 1, 2023.
The proposed changes will not affect other statutory discounts, such as the single person discount, which provides a 25 per cent discount on your council tax bill if you are the only adult in your home.
Deputy leader and executive member for finance at NYCC, Cllr Gareth Dadd, said: “The proposed new scheme is important in meeting our commitment to helping the most vulnerable in society.
“It will not only make it easier for people to apply for support, but it will also help streamline its administration when the new council launches next year.”
For more information and to have your say visit here: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/council-tax-reduction-scheme-north-yorkshire-council
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