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Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Council Tax: Debts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of capped council tax liability order costs on low income households, and whether he is considering exemptions or reductions for those least able to pay.

Answer

The Government has published a technical consultation, targeted at local authorities and debt advice organisations, on proposed statutory steps for councils to take before formal council tax enforcement action, alongside accompanying guidance on other actions councils should consider before enforcement.

This follows the Government’s response to its public consultation on modernising council tax administration, which announced wider reforms to council tax collection and enforcement. The technical consultation seeks views from local authorities and key stakeholders on how councils should support vulnerable taxpayers before moving to formal enforcement. The consultation closes on 29 July and can be found here.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14336
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Debts Council tax Low incomes
Link
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