council tax
(UK) The taxation paid to a county council towards the costs of local government; some of this money is directed to the parish council or community council by a precept, depending on the locale.
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Grim. Derbyshire has always felt more progressive since we moved here - but we've still ended up with a Reform council. And they're utterly useless, has pursued maximum council tax rises whilst slashing services.
Before you vote this week: Reform have raised council tax in every council they control; they haven't fixed more potholes, but they have approved nice big pay rises and expenses budgets for themselves.
Durham only managed a reduced “ increase” in council tax Due to Increased payments from Labour government for Durham Severe cut backs in essential adult social care budget
I remember council tax being a joke in “Thank Goodness You’re Here” British wit foresaw this
Reform councillors want people on benefits to pay council tax. That’s your food money. Your heating money. Your survival money. Can you afford to vote Reform on May 7? 🫖🇬🇧💚🏴🫖🏴✨🏴…
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(UK) The taxation paid to a county council towards the costs of local government; some of this money is directed to the parish council or community council by a precept, depending on the locale.
“Grim. Derbyshire has always felt more progressive since we moved here - but we've still ended up with a Reform council. And they're utterly useless, has pursued maximum council tax rises whilst slashing services.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Before you vote this week: Reform have raised council tax in every council they control; they haven't fixed more potholes, but they have approved nice big pay rises and expenses budgets for themselves.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Durham only managed a reduced “ increase” in council tax Due to Increased payments from Labour government for Durham Severe cut backs in essential adult social care budget”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I remember council tax being a joke in “Thank Goodness You’re Here” British wit foresaw this”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Reform councillors want people on benefits to pay council tax. That’s your food money. Your heating money. Your survival money. Can you afford to vote Reform on May 7? 🫖🇬🇧💚🏴🫖🏴✨🏴”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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