Council Tax
Commons · Question 94678 · Tabled 26 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of (a) the expected financial impact on household budgets of assuming full take-up of council tax referendum flexibilities when calculating transition
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 4 Dec 2025
a) Council tax is managed by local authorities, which decide what level of council tax they wish to set. The government intends to maintain a core referendum threshold of 3%, and a 2% adult social care precept and will consult on the principles in the pro...