The Committee was asked to consider approving the Revenues & Benefits Penalties Policy attached in Appendix A of the report. The purpose of the policy is to ensure consistency of approach by Officers in applying penalties in prescribed circumstances for Council Tax and Benefits customers, so that these customers are treated equally and fairly.

Director of Corporate Resources to circulate the list of special circumstances to all members.

Cllr Tumbridge MOVED and Cllr Mrs Hones SECONDED the recommendation in the report.

To approve The Revenues and Benefits Penalties Policy attached as Appendix A of the report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and is was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

Reasons for Recommendation

The Revenues & Benefits Penalties Policy would allow Officers to apply penalties fairly and as such supports all the promise and core principles.