Asked by: Lord Gascoigne (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask His Majesty's Government, following the Prime Minister's comments in the MoneySavingExpert leaders' debate during the 2024 general election, what steps they are taking to work with local leaders to publicise council tax discounts for those entitled to them.
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
The government has continued the previous government’s policy of making information on council tax support freely available through the Plain English Guide to Council Tax. We expect councils to work with residents to ensure they are receiving the support they are entitled to. We have committed to consult on ways in which we can improve the transparency of council tax bills, as a part of this we will seek views on how councils can better publicise support.
Asked by: Lord Gascoigne (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the local elections which have been delayed until next year will definitely take place in May 2026.
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
The 2026 local elections will include those postponed from May 2025, and those already or to be scheduled for any area in 2026.