Richmond Council has announced today (15 November) for residents to give their feedback on a proposed change to its Council Tax Reduction scheme.

The council note that the scheme will make support for low income households "more stable and predictable". 

Currently, the scheme is means tested, which frequently adjusts as incomes change, meaning it can be difficult for households to plan and budget.

The proposed new 'banded' model will allow for some income variation without impacting support levels, simplifying the process and providing steady relief for those with low or fluctuating incomes.

Richmond Council say: "While many households will benefit from changes, some households will be negatively impacted so we encourage everyone currently eligible for the existing scheme to give their views."

The consultation closes on Friday 13 December 2024. To complete the consultation click here.

We want to provide Richmond with more and more clickbait-free local news. To do that, we need a loyal newsletter following. Help us survive and sign up for our free weekly newsletter by clicking the link HERE.