Abolish council tax and fund local councils from national taxation
We call on the Government to abolish council tax and replace it with fair funding for local councils through national taxation, as we feel council tax has become unaffordable for many households during the cost of living crisis.
Signatures
208
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 208/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 208/100,000
- 25 MAR 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Jessica Wilson
Background
Council tax is increasingly unaffordable during the cost of living crisis, especially for working households and private renters who we think receive little support. Bills rise regardless of income, and in some areas extreme increases can follow council financial mismanagement, which can unfairly shift the burden to residents. Council tax is regressive and generally does not reflect ability to pay. Local services should be funded through fair national taxation instead.