Decision details

RESOLVED

That Cabinet agree:

1.  To note the update on the overall financial position for November covering the General Fund and HRA.

2.  To approve the proposal, to award a 100% Council Tax exemption to foster carers paying Hackney Council Tax, effective as from 1st April 2023; and to amend the Policy for Considering Applications for Council Tax Reduction under Section 13A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 as Amended by the Local Government Finance Act 2012, accordingly. The Amended Policy Document as attached at Appendix 1 of the report.

3.  To approve a £10 per week contribution towards the Council Tax of foster carers who foster Hackney children but who live outside of the London Borough of Hackney, to be met from the Children and Families Corporate Parenting placement budget. It will be effective from 1st April 2023.