Council Tax: Reform
Lords · Question HL3200 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 21 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merits of replacing council tax with a proportional property tax.
Answer
Answered by Lord Pitt-Watson, 21 Sep 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 household...