Written question asked by Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 March 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2025. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Thursday, 3 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Social Services: Council Tax
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government why they removed the requirement for the adult social care precept to be shown on council tax demand notices sent out by local authorities.
- Answer
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Since 2016-17 councils with responsibility for adult social care services have been given additional flexibility to increase their council tax without a referendum, provided this revenue is spent exclusively on these services. This flexibility is known as the adult social care precept.
From 2025-26 the council tax charge of social care authorities must be displayed as a single line on council tax bills. The change provides a consistent approach between how levels are displayed for social care authorities and non-social care authorities. This will simplify bills and provide greater clarity on the total annual increases set by these councils.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL6071
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Council tax Social services
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- 2025-09-05 19:33:04 +0100
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