Durham County Council changes council tax reduction scheme affecting thousands of people | Chronicle Live

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : Established in 2013, the programme provides eligible working-age households with reductions on their council tax bills and presently assists 31,200 claimants.
51% : Durham County Council has voted through amendments to its discount programme during a session held on Wednesday (December 10), which will see the majority of households required to contribute a minimum of 10% towards their council tax liability.
51% : Under the existing uncapped framework, 84% of claimants are relieved of any council tax obligations.
51% : " Modifications to the council tax reduction programme received approval by 58 votes to 26 and are scheduled to take effect from April 2026.
50% : The move will also ensure Durham's council tax reduction aligns with those operated by surrounding local authorities.
49% : The most recent proposals leave pension-age recipients unaffected, as their entitlements are governed by nationally determined regulations.
44% : Residents on lower incomes across County Durham are set to lose their council tax exemption following fresh proposals greenlit by the local authority.

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