Welsh Government announces extra £2.6 million in funding for local authorities to meet increased demand for council tax reduction scheme due to COVID-19

New funding brings total amount of coronavirus-related support for scheme up to almost £5.5 million

The Welsh Government has announced an extra £2.6 million in funding for local authorities to meet the increased demand for the council tax reduction scheme arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Setting our details of the new funding today, the Welsh Government confirms that the new funding takes the total amount of coronavirus-related support for the scheme to nearly £5.5 million, with the aim of helping local authorities to manage the increase in demand without compromising the services they already provide.

Welsh Government Finance Minister Rebecca Evans said -

'The additional funding I am announcing today will provide local authorities with the financial reassurance they need to continue to support those who need it most through our Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

I would encourage anyone who thinks they may be eligible for help with their council tax bills to contact their council for advice.'

For more information, see Extra £2.6m for local authorities to support Council Tax Reduction Scheme from gov.wales