Council Tax Rebate Bill

A Bill to rename council tax benefit council tax rebate; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

20 October 2009

In Plain English

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This Bill would rename the existing 'council tax benefit' to 'council tax rebate' and make related changes in the law. It is mainly a terminology change and does not by itself alter how much support is provided.

Key Points

Renames references to 'council tax benefit' to 'council tax rebate' across the statute and related documents.
Includes 'connected purposes' meaning other minor, related changes to ensure the new term fits with existing rules.
Does not change eligibility criteria or the amount of financial support for council tax.
Requires alignment of related legislation and guidance to use the new terminology.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; the first reading took place on 31 March 2009.

Who is affected?

Households liable for council taxRecipients or potential recipients of council tax benefitLocal authorities administering council tax and related benefit schemesPeople affected by council tax regulations (e.g., pensioners and low-income households)

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

31 Mar 2009

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Council Tax Rebate

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October.

However, the Order for Second Reading lapsed as the Bill had not been printed and can make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.