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Council Tax: Surcharges

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 March 2026UIN 120068

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what representations has he received from (a) local authorities and (b) the LGA on the high value council tax surcharge being described as a council tax.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Government has not yet formally consulted on the High Value Council Tax Surcharge. A consultation will be published in the coming months, to invite views and representations from the sector and other stakeholders on details relating to the Surcharge.

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