council tax

British

noun

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

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The local government department said the areas had been identified because of their "very low" council tax rates, with households in Band D paying between £450 and £1,280 less than the average in England.

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Former BBC director general Tony Hall suggested there should be careful consideration of a household tax charged in line with council tax bands.

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The amount that people in Wales pay in council tax could still rise, according to a senior councillor, despite a budget deal that will see the sector receive more cash.

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Plaid Cymru had pushed for more money for health and councils, amid warnings the Welsh government's existing plans for a 2% increase next year had left local government facing significant cuts and council tax rises.

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A planned council tax surcharge for high value properties will not apply in Wales.

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