Have your say on the proposed new scheme for April 2027
North Warwickshire Borough Council is proposing to change its Council Tax Support Working Age scheme from 01st April 2027. Council Tax Support is a reduction in the amount of Council Tax that working-aged people on a low income need to pay.
There are around 2000 working age residents in the North Warwickshire Borough who receive Council Tax Support because they are on a low income and cannot afford to pay their Council Tax Bill. The reduction is paid directly to the Council Tax account to reduce the amount of Council Tax that they owe.
The Government sets the rules which tell us how much Council Tax Support can be paid to pensioners on a low income, and North Warwickshire Borough Council is responsible for setting the scheme for working age customers.
The current scheme
Under the current scheme, all working age claimants who receive Council Tax Support, are required to contribute at least 8.5 % towards their Council Tax bill and therefore the maximum reduction that they can get is 91.5%.
Proposal for 2027/28
We are proposing to change the Council Tax Support scheme from April 2027 so that working age residents who receive the support can receive up to 100% reduction and to introduce a more simplified income banded scheme.
We are not proposing any changes to the scheme for pensioners, and they will continue to receive up to 100% reduction in their bill.
Who we are consulting
We would like to hear from residents, local support providers, and residents currently in receipt of Council Tax Support.
Have your say
This consultation is open from 10/09/2026.
To have your say on the proposed Local Council Tax Support changes please complete the online form.
Closing date
The consultation will close at 5pm on 5th November 2026.
Assistance
If you need assistance completing this form online or have any questions about the consultation, please call the Benefits Team on 01827 715341 or via email benefits@northwarks.gov.uk and we can arrange for a member of staff to assist you.