Reforming Council Tax

Posted in: Local Government Finance / Reforming Council Tax

This project is about reforming Council tax so that it is more effective at providing a stable and equitable tax base to local areas.

Related Local Government News Articles

8 Related Local Government News Articles

IFS questions Tory council tax plans
[, Mar 3, 2010]

When George Osborne revealed Tory plans to freeze council tax in 2008, he lit the touchpaper on a debate which shows little sign of abating nearly two years later.

Councils propose regeneration funds scheme
[, May 26, 2009]

Four of Britain’s biggest city councils have called on the government to introduce a revolutionary scheme that would let them raise billions of pounds for regeneration schemes on the back of future tax revenue.

Darling backs down over 5% business rate rise
[, Apr 1, 2009]

Alistair Darling bowed to pressure last night and cut the planned 5 per cent rise in business rates that was threatening to cripple many small firms.

Council tax: police under pressure
[, Mar 27, 2009]

Two police authorities face being capped after setting excessive council tax increases well above the average 3 per cent rise for England, the Government announced last night.

Council tax to rise by £50
[, Jan 19, 2009]

Council tax is set to rise by almost £50 for an average property next year to plug a £2.5billion black hole.

Business warns on extra tax levy plan
[, Jan 12, 2009]

Legislation to allow local councils to levy extra taxes on businesses, could threaten the future of schemes in which enterprises help with the upkeep of their neighbourhoods.

Thousands bankrupted over unpaid council tax
[, Jan 7, 2009]

Thousands of vulnerable people are being forced into bankruptcy as town halls use increasingly aggressive tactics to chase council tax arrears

English Council tax bands are due to be reassessed
[, Dec 7, 2008]

English Council tax bands are due to be reassessed at the beginning of the next Parliament to take account of changing house prices. The Tories say Labour is planning to count tree houses and other home improvements in the value of properties, pushing some up into higher bands

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