(Translated) What assessment has the Minister made of the effectiveness of the council tax reduction scheme in addressing the cost-of-living crisis?

Our council tax reduction scheme maintains entitlements to support for vulnerable and low-income households in Wales. The scheme is uprated each year to take account of cost-of-living increases, and targets support where it is needed most.

(Translated) What assessment has the Minister made of the Welsh Government budget settlement for the local authorities serving the Ogmore constituency?

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For 2022-23, Rhondda Cynon Taf will receive an 8.4 per cent increase in its core settlement allocation and Bridgend will receive a 9.2 per cent increase. In addition, these authorities will also receive a share of the £1.1 billion of specific revenue grants..

(Translated) What is the Minister doing to ensure that the council tax system in Wales is fair?

Our programme for government and the co-operation agreement commit to making council tax fairer and more progressive, as we strive for a fairer Wales. I made a statement in plenary on 7 December, outlining our ambitions for this work.