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Since 2013, local authorities have been responsible for designing their own Council Tax Support Schemes. H&F has consistently chosen to protect residents by maintaining a scheme that ensures no one is worse off than they would have been under the previous national system. In fact, the Council has gone further—investing £9.0m in 2024/25 to support the borough’s lowest-income households.
This investment reflects the administration’s commitment to fairness and social justice. At a time when the cost-of-living crisis continues to place immense pressure on families, H&F is determined to shield residents from hardship. The scheme for 25/26 is designed to continue to provide financial relief but also to challenge the regressive nature of Council Tax by offering greater support to those who need it most