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Sign in or register for an accountOur consultation with residents on changes proposed for 2025/26 was approved in February 2025 and comes into effect on 1 April 2025.
The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme is the way we help people on low incomes pay their council tax bill. Councils are required to review their schemes each year and any changes are subject to public consultation, the most recent being Autumn 2024.
Salford’s BetterOff team proposed a simpler, fairer and more automated income banded scheme which only assesses on income available to pay general bills. This significant change aligns with the move across of most benefits to Universal Credit and is easier for residents to apply and understand. It involves using Universal Credit notifications from the Department for Work and Pensions as the main way to determine household eligibility for CTR. This means reducing the burden on the claimant and minimises the risk of them missing out on support. It’s also more flexible so that claimants can determine the impact of working extra hours, changing jobs and entering employment etc.
Council Tax Reduction is a vital component of the anti-poverty agenda and helps to alleviate some of the biggest financial pressures, particularly for vulnerable households. Introducing a more equitable scheme is in line with our organisational priority to tackle poverty and inequality, part of our corporate plan, This is our Salford.
The information collected from the consultation was used by the council to assist in making its decision on the changes to the CTR scheme from 1 April 2025.
We’ve also developed a handy Council Tax Reduction calculator that uses your council tax liability for 2024/25 to show you a comparison with our current scheme. You can use the calculator now by clicking below and see what difference this could make for you.