Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 14334

Council Tax: Debts

Tabled: 30 June 2026

Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Andy McDonald

Labour — Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce restrictions on the use of enforcement agents for council tax debt in cases where households are in receipt of Council Tax Reduction, are identified

Answer

Alison McGovern

This Government is committed to introducing several reforms to support taxpayers in managing their council tax bills. These include giving them more time to resolve any debts ahead of enforcement and agree sustainable payment plans with their councils. It...

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