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What is council tax?
Council tax is a local tax paid by most households in England, Scotland, and Wales. It helps fund local services like rubbish collection, libraries, and social care. It also contributes to local policing, which is relevant to the Metropolitan Police's response in Bromley High Street. The amount you pay depends on your property's value and where you live.
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