Freedom of information (FOI) disclosure log

Date Sent: August 14, 2026

Conclusion:

Description: This is an information request regarding discretionary council tax and other council tax discounts for recipients of benefits. Please include the following information for the following years: 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26 • Total amount spent on discretionary council tax relief per year • Total number of applications received by the council for discretionary council tax relief? Please break it down by o Successful o Unsuccessful o Pending • Provide the number of successful applications for 100% council tax relief due to the discretionary council tax relief • Provide a list of all other council tax discount schemes that apply to people on benefits. o Provide a breakdown of the number of successful applications per alternative benefit pathway resulting in council tax discounts  Provide separately the number of successful applications per alternative benefit pathway for 100% council tax relief.

Attachments: FOI_Response 818.docx