South Ribble Council Reduces Tax from Low Income Households

COUNCIL INNOVATION - The lowest income households in South Ribble will no longer have to pay a minimum council tax contribution.

Currently, at least £3.50 per week is deducted from the incomes of certain benefit claimants in the district – but South Ribble Borough Council has now voted to scrap the charge.

 

 

Image:  Aniela Bylinski Gelder.

Cabinet member  said the change would mean “those who can least afford it will no longer need to divert resources away from their families”.

The intiative has kicked of a row between the ruling Labour group and opposition Conservatives about whether it was the best way of helping the poorest.

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