Emily Twinch 31 July 2024

Government urged to devolve council tax powers

The Government should devolve the power to fix council tax rates to local authorities, a think-tank has urged.

Centre for Cities suggested local authorities would be able to agree rates that were proportionate to their area and ensure council tax was more ‘progressive'.

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