Equalities Impact Assessment
Kensington and Chelsea Council is discussing Equalities Impact Assessments for Council Tax Reduction Scheme changes and Household Support Fund allocation.
Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team considered an Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Household Support Fund (HSF) allocation in November 2025, reviewing its distribution to vulnerable households. In October 2025, the council also discussed potential cuts to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) for working residents, considering seeking permission to consult on these changes from April 2026 due to financial pressures.
The proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) for working residents, which could affect thousands of households, are part of the council's response to intensifying financial pressures. An Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process designed to evaluate the potential impact of policy changes on different groups of residents, ensuring fair outcomes.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team discussed the Household Support Fund allocation and considered an Equalities Impact Assessment on 12 November 2025. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team discussed potential cuts to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working residents on 15 October 2025. Source
- The council is considering seeking permission to consult on changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working-age residents from April 2026. Source
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