House of Commons · Petition P003123
Council tax reform
11 November 2025 to 01 December 2025
Presented 2 times by 1 MP
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At a glance
This petition concerning council tax reform was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.
Issue summary
The petition highlights that the current Council Tax system is unfair due to significant variations in property band prices across different local authorities, making it no longer fit for purpose.
Action requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to investigate and implement measures to fix the council tax system and establish a fairer one for residents and local authorities.
Key facts
- Variations in council tax levels reflect service needs and historical decisions.
- A new high-value council tax surcharge will be introduced in 2028-29 on properties worth £2 million or more.
- Current council tax bands will not be affected by the new charge.
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 01 December 2025
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Presented 11 November 2025
This evening I am presenting a petition on behalf of the people of Hartlepool to register their total opposition to the current council tax system. Council tax is deeply regressive and a tax on deprivation, and it hammers towns like Hartlepool. It simply does not work, not for councils, not for Government and certainly not for the 1,276 people from Hartlepool who signed this public petition. I am proud to present their signatures and their voices here today. They are demanding change, I am demanding change and we must deliver change. The petitioners “therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to look into all appropriate measures to fix the broken council tax system to establish a fairer system for residents and local authorities.”