Homeowners are having to pay higher council tax in
Labour-controlled areas because up to one in ten bills is allowed to go unpaid,
new figures show. In the worst-hit areas Labour councils have unpaid council
tax bills of up to £100 million, the equivalent of £439 for every household. It means that people who do pay their bills are being
forced to subsidise those who do not, as councils have to increase council tax
across the board to make up for the shortfall. The 10 local authorities with
the worst council tax collection rates in England are all Labour-run, as are
the 10 councils with the biggest cumulative council tax arrears. Read more on
the Daily Telegraph website.
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