Proposed Changes to the Working Age Council Tax Reduction Scheme
North Somerset Council is currently reviewing its Council Tax Reduction Scheme, which helps low-income households with their council tax bills.
At present, the scheme can cover up to 75.5% of a household’s council tax bill; however, North Somerset Council is proposing to lower this maximum level of help to 65.5%.
This reduction of 10% would apply across all levels of support, meaning that every household receiving Council Tax Reduction – whether currently getting the maximum or a smaller percentage – would see their help reduced from April 2026.
North Somerset Council has launched a public consultation to gather residents’ views on this proposal. This is your opportunity to share your feedback before any final decisions are made.
You can take part in the consultation using the link below:
The consultation closes on 6 January 2026 at 17:00.
Further information about the Council Tax Reduction Scheme is provided in the attached document.
