1.      That the draft Central Bedfordshire Council Tax Support scheme be endorsed for the purposes of consultation.  The draft Council Tax Support Scheme is set out in Appendix D to the report.

2.      That the communications and consultation plan as set out in paragraphs 33 to 36 in the report, be approved.

3.      That the draft scheme is required to undergo consultation with the Fire and Police authorities before wider consultation with the Community be noted.