Transitioning to a 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘹 - where bills are pegged directly to up-to-date, rolling valuations - would correct the structural 𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲!

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Under the existing framework, the highest property tier (Band H) pays only three times the tax of the lowest tier (Band A), despite Band H properties being worth at least 𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 more in 1991 - and often over 𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 more in today’s market.

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https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/northern-labour-mps-call-for-land-value-tax-to-replace-council-tax/ “someone in a London town house worth millions pays less Council Tax than a constituent of mine in a house worth £100,000” #TaxReform #CouncilTax #LandValueTax #1991
Northern Labour MPs call for land value tax to replace council tax

A group of northern Labour MPs is calling on Andy Burnham to replace Council Tax with a Land Value Tax, arguing the current system creates unfair burdens on lower-value properties in the North. The MPs claim Council Tax, based on 1991 property valuations, disproportionately affects northern residents compared to those in high-value southern areas.

PropertyWire

Council Tax savings for seven groups of people using little-known discounts

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/council-tax-payment-saving-discounts-37329424

Updated: Significant drop in Orkney Council Tax Being Collected.

There has been a drop in Council Tax Collection Rates in Orkney for the period 2025 – 2026 (91.5%). A spokesperson for Orkney Islands Council has disputed the figures released by the Scottish…

The Orkney News

As public services crumble and local authority budgets face unprecedented deficits, the 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 for a progressive municipal tax framework has reached a tipping point!

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Struggling households face postcode lottery when it comes to council tax support

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/struggling-households-council-tax-support-37297381

KristalClear

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#writersCoffeeClub 13 Jun 'What passions appear in your work?'

Education - all the things they don't teach us at school.

In this extract NutJob's father is teaching the romantics about municipal taxes.

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