Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Council Tax: Tax Yields

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the core spending power budget line in table B.2 of HM Treasury's document entitled, Spending Review 2025, published on 12 June 2025, what is the estimated total revenue from council tax in each year from 2024-25 to 2028-29 in England.

Answer: Projected overall local government Core Spending Power within Resource Departmental Expenditure Limits is set out at table B.2 of the Spending Review document. This includes estimated funding from council tax. However, this remains subject to final decisions on the referendum principles set by government with the approval of the House of Commons, and the council tax levels set by individual authorities. Referendum principles will be set out as part of the Local Government Finance Settlement in the usual way.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 60934
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Spending Review 2025
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords; Council Tax: Tax Yields
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Council tax Tax yields
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk