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Council Tax: Referendums

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 September 2026UIN 20374

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether a council tax referendum threshold will be set for (a) parish councils and (b) mayoral combined authorities in 2027-28.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Decisions relating to referendum principles are consulted on through the annual Local Government Finance Settlement and subject to approval by the House of Commons.

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