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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Friday, 4 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Council Tax

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Qq56-58 of the oral evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on 14 July 2026, HC 46, if she will set in what manner council has tax been reviewed to make it more progressive, and whether such work is continuing under the new Administration.

Answer

The Government remains committed to ensuring the council tax system is fair for taxpayers and local authorities and will continue to keep all parts of the system under review. The Chancellor makes announcements about tax policy at the Budget.

The Government recognises that that owners of the most valuable homes in the country pay far less tax on their properties than they should. That is why the Government will introduce the High Value Council Tax Surcharge from 2028 to be collected alongside council tax. It will be a national tax, the revenue will be used to fund local government, this will be set out at the spending review. We have noted developments in the devolved administrations, including Scotland, but council tax policy in England is determined for England.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20256
Session
2026-27
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Council tax
Link
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