Rejected petition NO increase in Council Tax

Do not allow a rise in Council Tax

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Council tax increases disproportionately affect low-income households, particularly those just above the threshold for support. Many are already struggling with rising living costs, and higher taxes could push them into financial difficulty. With inflation and energy bills adding to the strain, an increase would worsen matters. Council tax is regressive and based on outdated 1991 property valuations, deepening inequalities. During economic uncertainty, higher taxes risk stifling spending and harming local economies.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

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Decisions about the rates of Council Tax are a matter for the relevant local authorities, not the UK Government or Parliament. Decisions about local government finance more broadly, including the form of local taxation, in Wales are a matter for Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament.

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Date submitted 27 January 2025
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