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Test In recent years, Council Tax arrears in England have hit a record £6 billion. As we move into 2026, the design of local Council Tax Reduction (CTR) schemes remains one of the most powerful levers councils have to protect low income residents from falling into arrears. Join us at this webinar to explore practical solutions focused on: • Trends in council tax support schemes: Preparing for LGR and the April budget changes • Streamlined collection: Aligning CTR scheme design to make it simple to administer, and combine this with flexible, effective and sustainable debt management practices • Local government reorganisation: Best practices to harmonise disparate schemes and be ready for the transition • Efficiency through automation: How South Norfolk & Broadland councils are working to increase take-up while reducing the administrative burden of Universal Credit fluctuations through income-banded schemes and automated modelling The policy landscape is shifting rapidly. The government’s new Child Poverty Strategy introduces statutory requirements for councils to ensure their schemes actively reduce inequality and align with supportive collection practices, while LGR and changes to local government funding impact on scheme design. Deven Ghelani (Director) and Rory Ewan (Senior Policy and Data Analyst) of Policy in Practice will discuss the impact of these policy changes and practical approaches based on our analysis of over 150 schemes. We will also be joined by Lindsay Sayer who will share her experience of CTRS redesign in South Norfolk and Broadland, and harmonisation across the districts. This webinar will aim to provide Heads of Revenues and Benefits, Revenues Managers, Finance Directors and policy leads with the tools to navigate complex legislative changes and design data driven, resilient schemes. By acting now, councils can turn these policy challenges into an opportunity to deliver fairer, more efficient support.	4/2/2026j/n/Y	9:00am GMT2026-02-04T09:00:00Zg:ia T	30 minutes	Register
Council Tax Reduction: Practical approaches to policy reform and supporting the most vulnerable In recent years, Council Tax arrears in England have hit a record £6 billion. As we move into 2026, the design of local Council Tax Reduction (CTR) schemes remains one of the most powerful levers councils have to protect low income residents from falling into arrears. Join us at this webinar to explore practical solutions focused on: • Trends in council tax support schemes: Preparing for LGR and the April budget changes • Streamlined collection: Aligning CTR scheme design to make it simple to administer, and combine this with flexible, effective and sustainable debt management practices • Local government reorganisation: Best practices to harmonise disparate schemes and be ready for the transition • Efficiency through automation: How South Norfolk & Broadland councils are working to increase take-up while reducing the administrative burden of Universal Credit fluctuations through income-banded schemes and automated modelling The policy landscape is shifting rapidly. The government’s new Child Poverty Strategy introduces statutory requirements for councils to ensure their schemes actively reduce inequality and align with supportive collection practices, while LGR and changes to local government funding impact on scheme design. Deven Ghelani (Director) and Rory Ewan (Senior Policy and Data Analyst) of Policy in Practice will discuss the impact of these policy changes and practical approaches based on our analysis of over 150 schemes. We will also be joined by Lindsay Sayer who will share her experience of CTRS redesign in South Norfolk and Broadland, and harmonisation across the districts. This webinar will aim to provide Heads of Revenues and Benefits, Revenues Managers, Finance Directors and policy leads with the tools to navigate complex legislative changes and design data driven, resilient schemes. By acting now, councils can turn these policy challenges into an opportunity to deliver fairer, more efficient support.	17/2/2026j/n/Y	10:30am GMT2026-02-17T10:30:00Zg:ia T	1 hour	Register
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Council Tax Reduction in 2026: Practical approaches to policy reform and supporting the most vulnerable

Read our policy and practice blogs

The essential role online calculators play in closing the £24 billion unclaimed support gap

Crisis and Resilience Fund guidance for councils: A practical delivery guide

Policy insights for 2026: Why proactive support needs to be the new normal

The new Child Poverty Strategy: objectives, impact and what it means for councils

How to shape the new Crisis and Resilience Fund

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Council Tax Reduction in 2026: Practical approaches to policy reform and supporting the most vulnerable

Read our policy and practice blogs

The essential role online calculators play in closing the £24 billion unclaimed support gap

Crisis and Resilience Fund guidance for councils: A practical delivery guide

Policy insights for 2026: Why proactive support needs to be the new normal

The new Child Poverty Strategy: objectives, impact and what it means for councils

How to shape the new Crisis and Resilience Fund

A blueprint for bill support: How automation and targeted design can transform essential services

Budget 2025: What does it mean for low income households?

New analysis: Benefit cap blocks support for 1 in 5 families hit by two child limit

Keep Britain Working: What the new Mayfield report misses for employers

Key lessons from the High Court ruling on Trafford Council’s local council tax reduction scheme

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