Campaigns & issues

Since the introduction of the Council Tax in 1993‚ Council Tax bills have increased by 114%‚ more than three times the rate of inflation and almost double the increase in average earnings.

In 2004-05‚ 68% of pensioner households depended on state pensions and benefits for at least 50% of their income.

It is vital older people receive Council Tax Benefit and any other help they are entitled to. The Government must make the reform of the Council Tax Benefit system a priority.

Support our campaign:

Please make your voice heard by supporting our campaign.

There are two ways you can do ths:

Talk to your MP

• Write to your MP asking them to support our campaign. Use our online template letter and we can email it directly to your MP now!

Talk to your Councillor

Councils and Councillors are accountable for their services and Council Tax increases. Contact your local Councillor to find out their position on Council Tax increases and long term plans:

• Visit them during their surgery and ask to discuss the issue of council tax.
• Find out the dates for public question time‚ Council or Committee meetings and ask to speak on the issue.

You can find the contact details for your Local Council from the Yellow Pages or online at

• local.direct.gov.uk/mycouncil 
• http://www.upmystreet.com/l/Spelthorne.html (and type in your post code).

 

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