Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 79804
Council Tax
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Blake Stephenson
Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to disapply the cap on council tax rises for 2026-27 as part of the fair funding review.
Answer
Alison McGovernThe Spending Review confirmed the government intends to maintain the referendum threshold at 3%, with 2% for the adult social care precept. This is in line with the threshold set up by the previous government. Final referendum principles will be confirmed...
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