council tax

noun

(in Britain) a tax, based on the relative value of property, levied to fund local council services

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In a 32-page document, it asks people for their opinions on a range of council tax options because, according to Rob Wharton cabinet member for finance, the council is in a "very, very challenging situation".

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It said there are "serious constraints" on the next four biggest taxes - corporation tax, council tax, business rates and fuel duties - while "some other tax-raising options would be especially economically harmful".

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The same day as the accident, Mr Barley was sent a council tax bill for an instalment of £101.71.

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More than a third of the money clawed back related to fraudulent activity during the Covid-19 pandemic, with other cash being recouped from unlawful council tax claims and illegal subletting of social housing.

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"I'd say the main problems were the utilities, council tax, and rent," she says.

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