council tax

noun

1. (in Britain) a tax, based on the relative value of property, levied to fund local council services

Example Sentences

Liberal Democrat MP Lee Dillon said his party was "deeply concerned that people are simply paying more council tax for fewer services".

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The prime minister's spokesperson later said the council tax cap would not change.

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In the coming weeks councils should hear how much money the Scottish government plans to give them for next year and learn how much they may be able to raise the council tax by.

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Like many local authorities, Conservative-controlled Rushcliffe charges extra council tax on homes that have been unoccupied for more than a year, under the Empty Homes Premium brought in by the previous government.

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It comes despite warnings that it would lead to greater cuts to council services and a higher council tax rise for ratepayers in the county.

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