Brent's unpaid council tax arrears reach 92.2m, attributed largely to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Councils across London are collectively owed 1.4bn, with England's total at 6.6bn, affecting 1.8m residents. Brent, among the top UK boroughs for debt, warns of increased arrears due to council tax hikes and cuts to support schemes. The council has indicated that more than a decade of government cuts and rising living costs contribute to the financial strain on residents. Firm actions will be pursued against individuals choosing not to pay their debts.
Brent's arrears amount to a staggering 92.2m, according to the latest government figures. Councils across London are owed 1.4bn in unpaid council tax, the Ministry for Housing reports.
The primary special school where pupils work in the cafe to prepare for later life highlights a community effort amidst financial struggles faced by several households.
Brent Council is proud to support those having genuine difficulty but will take firm action against those who are choosing not to pay their council tax.
The council’s decision to increase council tax by 4.99 percent and cut 8m from the Council Tax Support scheme reflects the ongoing financial pressures on local authorities.
Collection
[
|
...
]