Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation

The Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation has gone live recently and information can be found on the following link: Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Note: Closing date for the consultation is 31 October 2024

If you want to go straight to the consultation questionnaire online, click on this link :

Cheshire west and Chester Council are seeking to understand the views of all council taxpayers, as well as those currently in receipt of support through the local CTRS and other voluntary support groups.

What is the consultation for?
Cheshire west and Chester Council are proposing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) which helps low-income households with payment of Council Tax.
The changes aim to simplify the system for applicants and administrators but be aware that several proposals would affect eligibility such as how much capital a claimant has.

Who does this apply to?
This consultation only relates to the scheme for working age claimants which is set by Cheshire West and Chester Council. Pension Age claimants are not affected by the proposed changes as that scheme continues to be set by central government.

If you require paper copies or alternative formats, please email benefits@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
or call 0300 123 8 123