Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 14338

Council Tax Reduction Schemes

Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Andy McDonald

LabourMiddlesbrough and Thornaby East

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to review Council Tax Reduction schemes, minimum payment policies and the overall affordability of council tax for low income households.

Answer

Alison McGovern
The Government remains committed to keeping all taxes and elements of local government finance system under review and will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the system, considering options for reform where there is clear evidence that change would...

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