We want to get your views on the proposed changes to our Council Tax Support Scheme for 2027-2028.
What's happening
We are consulting on changes to our Council Tax Support Scheme for 2027-2028, in particular, the following aspects of it:
- Increase the amount of savings a household can have and still get Council Tax Reduction.
- Give more support to people who have a limited capability for work and work-related activity awarded in their Universal Credit because of their health or a disability.
- Give more support to carers
- Give more support to families with disabled children.
- Introduce an exceptional hardship provision to help households facing severe financial difficulty.
What we would like you to do;
You can read more about this on our 'Council Tax Support summary document 2027-2028' - see related documents at the bottom of this page and here:
You can read more about this on our 'Council Tax Support summary document 2027-2028' - see related documents at the bottom of this page and here:
- Newcastle City Council S13A 202728
- Council Tax Support 2027-28 IIA
- Council Tax Support - Summary document 2027-2028
Background information can be found online here. Please read this, then give us your views on these proposals by completing the survey below before 15 November 2026. 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 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 2027. 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 2027. We will consider the impact of the scheme annually and consult again if it thinks further changes need to be made.
