District Council introduces Council Tax relief for households with terminally ill residents
Posted on: Thursday, January 22, 2026Newark and Sherwood District Council has announced plans to introduce a new scheme to ease the financial strain on households where someone is living with a terminal illness. The initiative is designed to provide support at one of the most difficult times a family can face.
Under the scheme, households already receiving Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) will be eligible for 100% Council Tax relief if they, or a family member they live with, is receiving end-of-life care. This approach supports the recommendations from the charity Marie Curie and ensures help is directed to those who need it most.
This relief will be available from April 2026 and continue until the end of the financial year in which the person passes away.
Councillor Paul Peacock, Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “No family should have to worry about Council Tax when they are dealing with the heartbreak and trauma of terminal illness. This scheme is about compassion, dignity and is a small way we can support residents when they need us most.
“We know that financial pressures can add stress at a time when families should be focusing on care and spending time together and we want to do all we can to ensure time is spent in the right way.”
The scheme will go live in April, and residents will be able to apply from that point onwards. Further details on the application process, including how eligible households can access the support, will be shared in the coming months.