Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 43905
Parish and Town Councils: Council Tax
Tabled: 3 April 2025
Answered: 10 April 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether council tax referendum provisions will be applied to new (a) town and (b) parish councils established in new unitary areas.
Answer
Jim McMahonIn 2025-26 the Government has not set referendum principles for town and parish councils. The Government encourages councils to be mindful of the impact on tax payers when setting precepts. Decisions taken by town and parish councils in 2025-26 will be ta...
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