#council-tax

#council-tax

Brent's arrears amount to a staggering 92.2m, according to the latest government figures. Councils across London are owed 1.4bn in unpaid council tax, the Ministry for Housing reports.

Londoners owe 1.4 billion in unpaid council tax, an increase of 11% in just one year, emphasizing the severe impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

The Conservative councillor mentioned that the funding gap is tied to rising demand and inflation, necessitating consideration of charges for non-statutory services like green waste collection.

Everyone deserves a fair chance, and that means ensuring support is in place when people need it most. It is never an easy decision to change the support we offer, but...we must face the reality that with decreased funding to local councils following a decade of austerity...

In the UK, many individuals unaware of potential council tax exemptions for those diagnosed as severely mentally impaired (SMI) can check eligibility for discounts.

Residents will continue to pay the lowest council tax in the country, and we will continue to listen to you and deliver on your priorities.

The new council tax rates in Lewisham will rise by 4.99% for the financial year 2025/26, affecting all property bands in response to increasing financial pressures.

Councillor Laura Murtagh expressed her distress about the council tax increase, stating, "I felt physically ill to the pit of my stomach where we are having to make these impossible decisions."

We understand that many taxpayers are under pressure due to the cost of living. We are, as always, committed to spending their money sensibly.

Residents occupying an average Band D property will see their weekly payments to the district council rise by less than 10 pence, reflecting a 2.99 percent increase from 167.00 to 171.99 annually.

The poorest fifth of households paid 4.8% of their income on council tax, up from 2.9% in 2002-3, highlighting a regressive taxation issue.