Issue details

Issue details

Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2027/28

Continuation of the annual Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27 (Working Age) for 2027/28.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure, income or savings of £750,000 or greater;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Decision due: 18 Nov 2026 by Cabinet

Considered on: 23 Nov 2026 by Council

Lead member: Councillor Ed Turner, Deputy Leader (Statutory), and Cabinet Member for Finance and Asset Management cllreturner@oxford.gov.uk

Lead director: Group Finance Director

Department: Financial Services

Contact: Laura Bessell, Benefits Manager Email: lbessell@oxford.gov.uk.

Consultation process

No Consultation process is required as the scheme is remaining the same. This is a countywide decision with LGR affecting the scheme from 2028/29. Due to time constraints consultation for 2028/2029 will commence in 2027 to allow time for detailed EQIA and questions for the new Council bnoundary.

Reason date could change: Provisional: Decision reliant on another action or process

Is the date subject to change: Yes