Question 1:

The council should give more support to households where the applicant’s partner receives the Support Component of Employment Support Allowance.

Question 2:

The council should not seek to recover council tax support paid in error where the customer did not contribute to the mistake and did not know they were being overpaid.

Question 3:

People who have more than £6,000 in savings should be expected to use some of it to pay their council tax.

Question 4:

Certain properties which have been left vacant for more than two years attract an additional 50% charge above the amount payable for empty premises. People should not have to pay additional council tax for Long term empty properties which are being adapted to meet the disablement needs of the owner or their household members.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the questionnaire.

The results of the consultation will form part of the report to Council on the 14th November 2019.