Council Tax
Commons · Question 453 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 21 May 2026
Question
Asked by David Simmonds
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's Council tax information letter 3/2026 published on 15 April 2026, whether a new burdens payment will be made to local authorities further to th
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 21 May 2026
The government, in its response to the council tax administration consultation, committed to conduct a New Burdens assessment to ensure changes are appropriately funded. The published response can be found here.