What would happen if the single person discount on council tax was abolished?
The single person discount on council tax means people living alone pay less council tax. Average council tax per person would fall if the discount were removed.
Documents to download
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Local Government Finance Settlement 2012/13 (166 KB , PDF)
Local Government Finance Settlement figures for 2012/13 were confirmed on 31 January 2012. This brief note includes tables showing formula grant and spending power for individual authorities. In addition it provides analysis of allocations against deprivation and political control.
Documents to download
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Local Government Finance Settlement 2012/13 (166 KB , PDF)
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Overview and Scrutiny in Local Government
This note provides an introduction to overview and scrutiny committees in local authorities, their development and the relevant legislative provisions. It also notes specific powers available to local councils to scrutinise other bodies. The note principally covers England, with some reference to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
