This report provides an update on the activity of the Revenues and Benefits Unit as set out in the September 2023 Scrutiny Report. The report covers:

• Benefits administration, including Council Tax Support and the management of the Welfare Provision Scheme and other discretionary schemes;
• The financial support provided by the Household Support Fund scheme;
• Performance in the collection of council tax and how we balance collection, whilst working in an ethical way and supporting those residents on a low income; and
• Performance in the collection of business rates. The financial support provided to businesses through various Business Rates Reliefs and grants.
• The report will provide data for the 2023/24 financial year and available data to show activity between 1 April and 31 July of the 2024/25 financial year.