Parish and Town Councils: Council Tax

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether (a) his Department or (b) any other public body is able to take steps to prevent parish or town councils from setting council tax precept increases that exceed inflation.

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1. 18 January 2023

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether (a) his Department or (b) any other public body is able to take steps to prevent parish or town councils from setting council tax precept increases that exceed inflation.

   Source: Commons

2. 23 January 2023

   Answer

   The Government is aware that Staveley Town Council is experiencing financial difficulties. The Government has engaged with Staveley Town Council and Chesterfield Borough Council to help facilitate a local resolution, and will continue to monitor the situa...

   Source: Written answer

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