A Bill to make provision for the removal of restrictions on principal local authorities in England to set levels of council tax; and for connected purposes.
This bill would remove restrictions that limit how principal local authorities in England set their council tax. If passed, councils would have more freedom to raise funds for local services by adjusting council tax levels. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and was introduced by Sir Christopher Chope.
The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If approved, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination, followed by further readings and consideration by the Lords.
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