Local Authorities (Removal of Council Tax Restrictions) Bill

Key Points

• Removes restrictions on principal local authorities in England to set council tax levels.
• Applies to England, allowing councils to raise or adjust council tax more freely to fund services.
• Includes provisions described as ‘connected purposes’ beyond council tax.
• Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope.
• Originated in the Commons (first reading in 2017) and has briefing papers and the Bill published.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in 2017, and no further stages are listed in the provided documents.