West Suffolk Council is seeking views on continuing changes made last year to its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) for working age customers, which increased support for low-income working-age residents, in light of the current pressures on the cost of living.

The changes implemented were temporary, taking effect from 1 April 2025 to April 2026. These changes ensured that only the maximum discount a working-age resident could receive on their council tax would increase from 91.5 per cent to 100 per cent. This reduces the amount that many Council Tax payers have to pay and could result in some working-age residents paying zero Council Tax.

From April 2026, the maximum discount will automatically revert back to 91.5 per cent.

We are seeking views on whether to continue this discount for a further 12 months to April 2027. Further details on this proposal is available: West Suffolk Council - Decision – Review of the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026 to 2027 and decision to consult

This consultation is open from 28 October to 25 November 2025 at 11:59pm. Feedback will then be considered before a final proposal is considered by councillors in December.