Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 42
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Begin overhauling or replacing council tax, clarifying its purpose, impact, and fairness.
Recommendation
The Government should begin the process of overhauling or replacing council tax. This should look at options for a significant reform of local government funding, which could include replacing council tax. Whatever form of taxation is eventually adopted, the Government must clearly set out the tax’s purpose, its economic impact, and its fairness. (Recommendation, Paragraph 158)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 21 October 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗