Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 96077
Parish and Town Councils: Council Tax
Tabled: 1 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025
Question
David Simmonds
Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether an assessment has been made of the potential impact of changes in parish council precepts on council tax.
Answer
Alison McGovernCouncil tax levels are decided by local authorities wish to set, but increases above referendum principles set by the Secretary of State must be approved by voters. To date, no referendum principles have been set for town and parish councils. The Secretar...
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