The full Council Tax bill assumes that there are two adults resident in a property. Youth Training Trainees are
disregarded for Council Tax purposes. This means that they will not be counted when looking at the
number of adults resident in a property. As a result of a person being disregarded, a Council Tax discount
may be awarded.
For Council Tax purposes, a Youth Training Trainee means a person who, on a particular day –
- Is under the age of 25; and
- is undertaking training in line with an individual training plan. The training must be in accordance
with arrangements made under Section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973 and must
constitute a training scheme as defined in regulation 75 (1) (b) of the Jobseekers Allowance
Regulations 1996.
To apply for Council Tax discount, you will need to ask your employer to complete the Employer Form. Once
completed this form must be uploaded as part of your application.
You can still submit this form without this information however it may delay your application. Discount cannot be awarded unless you provide the required supporting evidence.
If you have any questions, please telephone 01506 282020 (option 2) or email us at CouncilTax@westlothian.gov.uk
Payment must not be withheld pending the outcome of an application for discount or exemption. You must continue to pay your Council Tax as detailed in your last bill.
