Council Tax: Reform
(asked on 7th September 2026) - View Source
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merits of replacing council tax with a proportional property tax.
This question was answered on 21st September 2026
The Government keeps all tax policy under review and any changes are set out at fiscal events.
Council Tax is a vital source of income for Local Authorities, which the OBR forecasts to raise c. £50.9 billion across England in 2025-26. It ensures households contribute to the cost of local services, including those who rent.