Council Tax Discretionary Discount Policy

11.1 If the Council becomes aware that the information contained in the application was incorrect or that relevant information was not declared, either intentionally or otherwise, the Council will seek to recover the value of any award made as a result of that application. The award will be removed from the council tax account and any resulting balance will be subject to the normal methods of collection and recovery which may incur additional costs.

11.2 The Council is committed to the fight against all forms of fraud. Any applicant who attempts to claim a Section 13A discount may have committed an offence under the Fraud Act 2006. If the Council suspects that fraud may have occurred, the matter will be investigated and could lead to criminal proceedings.

This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it remains valid, effective and relevant.