H&TR - 10/11 Non Core Savings - Cease Annual Spring Bonus - Equality Impact assessments
Title
H&TR - 10/11 Non Core Savings - Cease Annual Spring Bonus
Council Resource
Housing and Technical
Service Area
Housing and Technical Resources
Aims and Objectives
This annual spring bonus was first introduced to assist pensioners in dealing with annual council tax increases. However since the introduction of this bonus, council tax charges have been frozen with no increase applied. This saving proposals the removal of this bonus payment.
Conclusion
As part of the Resources 10/11 savings, it is proposed to cease the £50.00 annual spring bonus. As a result of the current economic climate, the council has been required to make some tough choices. Following the impact assessment undertaken, the council has reached the conclusion that the implementation of this saving will not have any significant impact on any equality group.
