Rejected petition Stop paying Council Tax when you reach retirement age.

Rescind the Council Tax liability upon reaching retirement age.

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All we actually see for this is our bins being emptied. It would make a huge difference to pensioner finances.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/635079

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"Abolish council tax for UK citizens at and above retirement age"

"Rescind the Council Tax liability upon reaching retirement age. It would make a huge difference to pensioner finances."

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Date submitted 10 July 2023
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