Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Council Tax
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the council tax referendum policy decision for the six councils with no thresholds was subject to an equality impact assessment.
- Answer
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We have considered the equalities impacts of the proposals and decisions in the multi-year Settlement across the period 2026-27 to 2028-29, including the council tax referendum policy decision for the six councils with no thresholds.
Councils are responsible for deciding the level of their council tax and considering the inequalities impacts that may arise, including from additional flexibilities in referendum policy. Council tax increases may enable local authorities to provide better services, but may have a negative impact on any taxpayer struggling to pay their bill. Councils have tools to mitigate the impact, including in relation to equalities, for example, through a council tax support scheme.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 117748
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Council tax Equality Impact assessments
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- 2026-09-08 15:27:41 +0100
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