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 McMahon
Local 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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