Council Tax consultation: A consultation on council tax support for the new unitary Somerset Council has been launched. This is the first major policy consultation for the new council and it proposes that the lowest income households across Somerset get 100% council tax relief. This is a substantial increase as Somerset’s four district councils currently offer varying levels of council tax support. Maximum relief is set at 80% to 85% in most parts of the county, only in South Somerset is 100% relief available. The proposed changes would harmonise support for working-age people on low incomes across the county and come into effect on 1 April 2023, with the creation of the new Council. The consultation runs until 19 September and can be found at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/