Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 95807
Council Tax: Foster Care
Tabled: 1 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025
Question
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst
Conservative — Solihull West and Shirley
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of exempting foster carers from Council Tax in whole or in part.
Answer
Alison McGovernLocal authorities are responsible for the administration of council tax and have discretionary powers to apply exemptions or council tax discounts. This could include offering discounts to foster carers where they consider this appropriate. The Government...
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