London Borough of Haringey is to consult on proposals to take its poorest families out of paying council tax.
Currently working age beneficiaries of the council’s assistance scheme get a reduction of 80.2% on their tax.
But a new proposal could see beneficiaries with children given a complete exemption after councillors voted to concsult with residents about the proposal.
Cabinet member for finance Patrick Berryman, said: “Addressing the inequality in our borough was a key part of this new administration’s manifesto.
“The council tax reduction scheme proposals would reinstate essential support to some of our borough’s most vulnerable residents. I encourage everyone to have their say in our consultation.”
Council papers reveal that, if adopted, the move would cost £1.6m for the 2019–20 financial year.
