Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Council Tax: Debts

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce restrictions on the use of enforcement agents for council tax debt in cases where households are in receipt of Council Tax Reduction, are identified as vulnerable or are actively engaging with repayment plans.

Answer: This Government is committed to introducing several reforms to support taxpayers in managing their council tax bills. These include giving them more time to resolve any debts ahead of enforcement and agree sustainable payment plans with their councils. It is ultimately for councils to assess which actions are necessary and appropriate to recover debt. The Government will publish guidance on how councils can support households in managing council tax debt.

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