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The two council tax rules that may change under government reforms
A landmark consultation has been launched by the Ministry of Communities, Housing and Local Government (MCHLG) to reform the UK 's Council Tax system.
The consultation aims to make Council Tax fairer, more transparent, and easier to manage, addressing issues with the current levy.
Key proposed changes include an overhaul of aggressive Council Tax debt collection tactics, which currently allow councils to demand full annual payments after one missed payment.
The initiative also seeks to make it easier for households to challenge their Council Tax bands, potentially removing the current six-month rule that complicates appeals.
Money expert Martin Lewis has welcomed the consultation, stating that many parts of the system are broken, though a full revaluation of bands is not included in the scope.
Martin Lewis reveals how council tax could change – and urges people to act
