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.