Council Tax too high?

[WendyS]

Here's a chance to sign the on-line petition linked to the Downing Street website, requesting that Council Tax be reformed to reflect the income and ability of the householder to pay it.

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/counciltaxreform/

[Ethel]

No thank you. I am totally against means testing - why should I inform any organisation of all my income, outgoings and savings?

Those on a low income who need help, can apply for council tax benefit.

I am a single pensioner, pay full council tax (less the single occupancy discount) and wish we still had Poll Tax.

[buildersmate]

No thanks also. For the same reason. Furthermore, one person's reduction is another person's increase.

[Beanmistriss]

why the blinkin flip should I work so hard then have to pay more than people who just want to sit on their bums all day. Can't pay your bills? Get a second job. I worked 4 for a while. Hrumph!

[Catso]

Fat chance. The only way council tax will ever be 'reformed' is to be increased. Doubtless by many more percent than inflation.

[yummymummy]

No thanks for me too, as Ethel says there are benefits available for those on a low income to help out, so it already is kind of set up in the way you are talking about.

I would be more inclined to petition for more money from Government to the councils so there isn't the need for them to raise such a huge chunk of the money they need each year from Council Tax in the first place.