Council Tax: Debts
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce restrictions on the use of enforcement agents for council tax debt in cases where households are in receipt of Council Tax Reduction, are identified as vulnerable or are actively engaging with repayment plans.
Answered by Alison McGovern
This Government is committed to introducing several reforms to support taxpayers in managing their council tax bills. These include giving them more time to resolve any debts ahead of enforcement and agree sustainable payment plans with their councils. It is ultimately for councils to assess which actions are necessary and appropriate to recover debt. The Government will publish guidance on how councils can support households in managing council tax debt.
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