"Local Government Finance Bill ??? Clause 8 ??? Council Tax Reduction Schemes ??? 31 Jan 2012 at 19:30 Dai Havard MP, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney voted to require local councils to consider the impact of schemes to reduce council tax for those in financial need on those in, or seeking employment, and on levels of poverty, including child poverty, in the area." . . . .