Hackney Council has accumulated more than 71.7 million in unpaid council tax, ranking fifth in the UK for unpaid council tax debt, underscoring a growing financial crisis.
Liverpool City Council has the highest unpaid council tax debt, exceeding 361 million, reflecting a broader issue of unpaid bills impacting councils and residents nationwide.
A survey revealed a 14 percent rise in court cases for council tax liability orders from 2022/23 to 2023/24, indicating an increasing number of debt enforcement activities.
Critics highlighted that many cases are handled in 'secret courts,' leaving affected individuals unaware of legal proceedings, raising concerns about transparency and fairness in the system.
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