- Status:
- Closed consultation
- Start date:
- 22 September 2023
- Closing date:
- 21 January 2024
Details
We asked for your views on proposed changes to Enfield’s Council Tax Support Scheme.
The proposals included:
- Claimants being assessed as if they live in a band C property, even if it is band D to H
- Introducing a minimum non-dependent deduction for households with other adults living in the property so that most adults, regardless of their circumstances or the circumstances of the claimant and/or partner, can contribute to Council Tax, as a user of Council services
- Reducing the maximum Council Tax Support so that it is based on up to 50% for working age claimants to ensure that everyone contributes to their Council Tax
To reduce the potential impact of the proposals, we stated that we will consider the following:
- £1m of additional support available through our Council Tax Support Hardship Scheme to support those most in need. Please have a read of our draft Council Tax Support Hardship Policy
- Dedicated support for those residents impacted by the proposed changes
We made it clear that the proposed changes to the Scheme could affect all working age (under state pension age) households who claim Council Tax Support.
Further information on the proposals and how these could have an impact on households were detailed in our Frequently Asked Questions document (PDF). We recommended you read this document before sharing your views. We also made available an Easy Read Frequently Asked Questions document.
How you shared your views
Questionnaire and email. We also offered one-to-one sessions for Council Tax Support claimants who wanted to know how the proposals could potentially have an impact on their household.
Who could participate in this consultation
Residents and representatives of local organisations (such as those from the voluntary and community sector). We emailed all Council Tax Support recipients and voluntary and community sector organisations inviting them to share their views on our proposals.
Closing date
21 January 2024 (11.59pm).
Further information
If you have any queries about this consultation, please email haveyoursay@enfield.gov.uk.