Helping people financially
You told us to help people struggling with household bills. So we've done just that.
We’ve extended the existing care -leaver Council Tax exemption age up to the age of 25. This has helped around 196 young people get access to cheaper bills as they get started in their adult life.
At the same time, we've also increased the level of financial support available for Kinship/foster carers. This is so we can attract more foster carers and help vulnerable children get access to a loving home.
We are also extending care-leaver Council Tax exemption up to the age of 25 to offer help to young people who need it most, and developing the existing Household Support funding for people in financial crisis.
Last year, we increased Council Tax by just 3.95% - less than the maximum amount of 5% and less than many other councils.