# Shropshire Council tax relief proposal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shropshire-council-tax-relief-proposal
> Updated: 2026-09-15T15:16:54.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Shropshire Council has initiated a six-week public consultation to consider modifications to its council tax support scheme. The proposal seeks to provide increased relief to low-income families with children by excluding Child Benefit from the calculation of household income used to determine support levels.

Cabinet member for finance Roger Evans characterized the proposal as a “moral decision” designed to assist vulnerable residents, specifically those who have experienced reduced support following the transition from legacy benefits to Universal Credit. Although officials noted the change would result in a loss of council tax revenue, they stated the objective is to better address the financial pressures currently facing families.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Shropshire Council proposes council tax relief for low-income families

Shropshire Council is consulting the public on a proposal to disregard Child Benefit when calculating council tax support to provide more financial relief to low-income families with children.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shropshire-council-proposes-council-tax-relief-for-low-income-families

### 2026-09-09: Scotland provides council tax reductions to nearly 500,000 households

Approximately 462,310 Scottish households received council tax reductions in July, with the scheme providing an estimated £8.9 million in weekly support to low-income residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scotland-provides-council-tax-reductions-to-nearly-500000-households

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