Council tax reform for Wales to deliver fairer system
The Welsh Government’s minister for finance and local government has said that reforms to council tax in Wales will address unfairness in the current system.
Reforms have been proposed by the government which include progressive bands reflecting the latest data, regular revaluations, and a review of arrangements for discounts and reductions to ensure people are supported in the most effective way.
The changes would be delivered from April 2025 and more detail will be provided by the end of the year.
Speaking in the Senedd, minister for finance and local government Rebecca Evans said: "Council tax is still regressive in the way it is designed, it places a higher burden on households with lower wealth. Even now, it is twenty years out of date.
"With every year that we continue under the current arrangements comes more unfairness, carried by some of the poorest in society. The evidence and experts agree this is one of the most beneficial actions we can take to reduce wealth inequalities, that will be felt in the pockets of those most in need by the end of this government term."
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