A Bill to make provision about the use of bailiffs and other enforcement agents by local authorities to collect council tax arrears; to establish a code of practice for enforcement agents; to create an independent bailiffs ombudsman to administer the code and to investigate and adjudicate complaints; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
13 May 2016
The bill would regulate how local councils use bailiffs and other enforcement agents to collect unpaid council tax. It would set up a formal code of practice for those agents and create an independent Bailiffs Ombudsman to oversee the code and handle complaints, aiming to boost accountability and protect residents.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, where its principles are debated. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was withdrawn and will make no further progress.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 28 October 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
