Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 16623
Council Tax: Referendums
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Question
David Simmonds
Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with metro mayors on the potential impact of a referendum on council tax thresholds on council tax precepts.
Answer
Alison McGovernDecisions relating to referendum principles are consulted on through the annual Local Government Finance Settlement and subject to approval by the House of Commons. The Government expects mayors to set council tax precepts at a level that is affordable fo...
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