Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 113641

Parish and Town Councils: Council Tax Reduction Schemes

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been given to principal local authorities on providing financial support to town and parish councils for their contribution towards local council tax support; a

Answer

Alison McGovern

Successive government have been clear that it is the responsibility of principal authorities to work with parish and town councils on council tax matters, including support schemes and to agree appropriate funding arrangements so that large increases in p...

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