Reduction in Council Tax support:

Somerset residents are being encouraged to have their say on possible changes to a scheme which offers financial support to working age adults on low incomes.

In November 2023, Somerset Council declared a financial emergency and agreed to several actions
to reduce spending. This included a commitment to consult with the public on potential changes to
the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme. Council Tax Reduction is a discount offered for Council
Taxpayers on low incomes. The proposed changes would only apply to working age adults – the
support provided for pensioners would not be affected.

It was initially proposed to consult on changes that could potentially save Somerset Council £6.4m a year. The options for consideration include reducing the maximum available discount from 100% to 75%. More information can be found at https://somersetcouncil.citizenspace.com/comms/ctr/ The consultation runs until 1 October, with any changes coming into effect from 1 April 2025.