Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 118512

Council Tax Reduction Schemes

Tabled: 6 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to correspondence from his Department entitled Council tax information letter 2/2026: Carers disregard, local council tax support schemes and other matters, publis

Answer

Alison McGovern
Local authorities are responsible for designing and reviewing their council tax support schemes for working-age residents. This includes assessing income and eligibility. The referenced council tax information letter encourages local authorities to consid...
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