Council Tax: Surcharges
Commons · Question 120068 · Tabled 11 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by David Simmonds
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what representations has he received from (a) local authorities and (b) the LGA on the high value council tax surcharge being described as a council tax.
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 20 Mar 2026
The Government has not yet formally consulted on the High Value Council Tax Surcharge. A consultation will be published in the coming months, to invite views and representations from the sector and other stakeholders on details relating to the Surcharge.