disabledbandreduction on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/disabledbandreduction/Recent content in disabledbandreduction on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 04 Jun 2026 05:29:47 +0000DWP Council Tax Reduction Extended to Non-Benefit Households in Englandhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-council-tax-reduction-extended-to-non-benefit-households-in-england/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:29:47 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-council-tax-reduction-extended-to-non-benefit-households-in-england/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has expanded access to a valuable perk: the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme is no longer limited to those receiving disability benefits. Households in England with disabled residents may now qualify for reductions under the Disabled Band Reduction Scheme, even if they do not claim any DWP benefits. This scheme is designed for households living in larger properties than necessary due to the needs of a disabled occupant.