We want to get your views on the proposed changes to our Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-2027.
What's happening
We are consulting on changes to our Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-2027, in particular, the following aspects of it;
We are consulting on changes to our Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-2027, in particular, the following aspects of it;
- Provide support for care leavers.
- Provide support for terminally ill people and prevent people dying in poverty.
- Ensure that we continue to uphold the Armed Forces Covenant by disregarding any payment from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
What we would like you to do;
You can read more about this on our 'Council Tax Support summary document 2026-2027' - see related documents at the bottom of this page and here:
You can read more about this on our 'Council Tax Support summary document 2026-2027' - see related documents at the bottom of this page and here:
- Newcastle City Council S13A 202627 DRAFT
- Council Tax Support 2026-27 IIA
- Council Tax Support - Summary document 2026-2027
Background information can be found online here. Please read this, then give us your views on these proposals by completing the survey below before 28 December 2025. You can also email us at: revsandbens@newcastle.gov.uk.
If you require any of this information in an alternative format, such as large print, please contact us by email at: revsandbens@newcastle.gov.uk, or call us at: 0191 211 6074 or 0191 211 5065.
What happens next.
Following the decision, the full results from the consultation will be available on our website: www.newcastle.gov.uk. Any new scheme will start on 1 April 2026. We will consider the impact of the scheme annually and consult again if it thinks further changes need to be made.
Following the decision, the full results from the consultation will be available on our website: www.newcastle.gov.uk. Any new scheme will start on 1 April 2026. We will consider the impact of the scheme annually and consult again if it thinks further changes need to be made.
