Coronavirus: Town halls consider council tax payment help
Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees said it was important to maintain Bristol City Council's finances during the crisis.
He said the authority was the only one out of the UK's core cities to retain a 10% council tax reduction scheme.given by government to local authoritiesLeeds and Worcester city councils said those already in receipt of working age council tax support can receive a one-off reduction of up to £150 this year.
Chelmsford City Council said if people were unable to pay council tax due on 8 April, they should contact banks directly to stop the payment. Councillor Stephen Robinson, its leader, said:"It is not possible to apply a deferral across the board. "The vast majority of council tax is used to pay police officers and staff, firefighters, care home workers, home care providers, education support workers, and other staff who keep us all safe.Councillor Richard Watts, from the Local Government Association, said:"We are pleased that councils will now be able to provide much-needed support to many households on the lowest incomes by quickly reducing or removing the need for them to pay council tax.
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