Council Tax Single Person Discount review

This review involves the councils working with credit reference agency Equifax, using data-matching technology to identify where people are claiming discounts they may not be entitled to.

The checks form part of our measures to prevent and detect fraud, and protect the public purse.

Single person discount is an entitlement we are keen to make sure is claimed by taxpayers who are genuinely entitled. However, taxpayers who claim the discount improperly, place an unnecessary burden on other residents.

• Lewes residents - please respond to your Lewes review letter
• Eastbourne residents - please respond to your Eastbourne review letter