Even the lowest income families will pay some Council Tax next year Brent Council proposes. Consultation in progress ending on December 15th.

 

Brent Council is consulting on making changes in the Council Tax Support scheme. As you can see from above their drop-in sessions have attracted very few people. There is still time to take part in the consultation online that ends on December 15th 2024. Residents' Brent Council Tax bill is expected to increase by a further 5% in 2025-26.

The council is seeking savings of £2m on the scheme by revising the proportion of Council Tax  paid by working families in need of support.  The lowest income group would now receive a reduction of 65% rather than the 100%  reduction (ie pay no Council Tax)  at present:

I have embedded the full consultation document below. To take part in the consultation follow this LINK.