Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 95062

Council Tax

Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to created a deferment scheme for council tax.

Answer

Alison McGovern
Local councils are responsible for the administration of council tax and they have discretionary powers to agree on alternative payment plans including deferrals. The department encourages taxpayers in hardship to contact their local authority to discuss ...
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