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Council Tax

Asked by Sarah PochinReform UKMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 22 May 2026UIN 1606

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on capping parish council precepts.

Answered by Alison McGovern

To date, no referendum principles have been set for town and parish councils. The Government reviews this decision on an annual basis, taking into account the increases set by the sector. The Government consults on its proposed package of referendum principles as part of the provisional local government finance settlement each year.

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