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Parish and Town Councils: Council Tax

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 22 July 2025UIN 68407

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on the average increase in (a) town and (b) parish precepts in council areas that have undergone unitary restructuring.

Answered by Jim McMahon

The Department does not hold information specifically on the average increase in town and parish precepts in council areas that have undergone unitary restructuring. However, data on town and parish precept levels are published each year and can be accessed gov.uk here.

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