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Council Tax: Greater London

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 5 February 2026UIN 109266

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the local government finance settlement on councils in London on the sustainability of their existing local council tax support schemes for working age people.

Answered by Alison McGovern

Council tax support for working age households is designed by councils in consultation with their residents, taking into account the resources available to them and the needs and circumstances of their local communities. Each year, councils must consider whether to revise or replace their scheme in consultation with their residents.

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