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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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"I think if you suddenly have a nearly 100% increase in your council tax, you would be extremely worried. Families have budgets," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Pressed by presenter Matt Chorley on how the rise will still mean Wandsworth's council tax is lower than many councils across the country, Badenoch said it would still worry some families.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

If you are on a low income, you may be able to get your council tax reduced via the council tax reduction scheme, external.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Wandsworth has a long history of setting low council tax.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

A final decision on how much local people will pay in council tax will not be made by the council leadership until February next year.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

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