Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 38622
Council Tax
Tabled: 17 March 2025
Answered: 24 March 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her polices of the affordability of the average band D Council Tax bill, in the context of recent increases.
Answer
Jim McMahonLocal authorities are responsible for setting council tax levels, taking account of local circumstances. The government continues to set referendum principles to give taxpayers a final say over excessive increases. The council tax system contains a range ...
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