Local taxation
Local government in England, Scotland and Wales
Author / Creator: Sophie Stowers
Media type: Article
Date published:
Sophie Stowers explains the different structures of local government in England, Scotland and Wales. She also sets out how local councils work, what services they provide, how they are funded, and when they are elected.
COUNCIL TAX MULTIPLIERS CONSULTATION
Author / Creator: Craig Dalzell
Media type: consultation response
Date published: 2023
How to avoid fixing Council Tax
Fairer Council Tax: consultation
Author / Creator: Scottish Government
Media type: Consultation paper
Date published: 2023
A step towards making Council Tax a fairer tax.
Development Councils: A Proposal For A New System Of Local Democracy In Scotland
Author / Creator: Robin McAlpine
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published:
A new tier of local government - Development Councils - is required to have truly local government with a range of powers drawn from existing authorities. This is achievable within the existing powers of he Scottish goverment.