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What is council tax?
Council tax is a local property tax paid by most households in England, Scotland, and Wales. It's a major source of funding for local councils, who then allocate a portion to local police forces. The story mentions restoring central funding for police leadership, which complements this local funding model.
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What do councils pay for? How is my council tax worked out? Who decides council tax rates? How is my house valued? What if I can't pay? Who gets council tax discount?This explainer came from a news story
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