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Council Tax Discretionary Discount for Care Leavers

13/10/2017 - Council Tax Discretionary Discount for Care Leavers

 

Resolved – That

 

1  From 1 April 2018 Wirral care leavers who are aged 18 and up to 25 (to their 25th birthday) are awarded a discount up to 100% on their Council Tax payable.

 

2.  The discount is awarded in accordance with Section 13A(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 1992.

 

3  The discount for Wirral care leavers be incorporated within the updated Council’s Discretionary Discount Guidance (attached) and approved.