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Government urged to devolve council tax powers

The Government should devolve the power to fix council tax rates to local authorities, a think-tank has urged.

By Emily Twinch | 31 July 2024
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The Government should devolve the power to fix council tax rates to local authorities, a think-tank has urged. 

Centre for Cities suggested local authorities would be able to agree rates that were proportionate to their area and ensure council tax was more ‘progressive'. 

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