The end of Council Tax Benefit!

MissMoneypenny

charlie3090 wrote: »

wasnt that called poll tax;)

Yes; and it was a good idea. But the great unwashed didn't like it.

annie1975_2

charlie3090 wrote: »

wasnt that called poll tax;)

Yes and the problem with that was if you only had 1 wage coming the house, that wage earner had to pay for the non earner...

diable

nannytone wrote: »

its simple. They mustnt put benson and hedges and pints of stella first.

Council tax is the priority.

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nannytone_2

diable wrote: »

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dont mess with my posts please.

if you want to say something, then say it using your own name!

LadyMorticia

I'm on benefits and I think that everyone should at least pay something, even if it's only a few pounds a month. It's all about contributing.

seven-day-weekend

annie1975 wrote: »

Yes and the problem with that was if you only had 1 wage coming the house, that wage earner had to pay for the non earner...

We were in that position at the time and, no, I didn't like it. But as I have got older I have realised that the poll tax was actually quite a fair tax, as everyone contributes. I think those who don't have as much money should contribute less, but everyone should contribute something.

Spamfree_2

The ones on hundreds of pounds of week benefits should be using the money they use to have the internet and mobile phones to pay some of thier Council tax.

Dunroamin

MissMoneypenny wrote: »

It would be much fairer if every adult had to pay their share (with lower amounts for those on welfare and nothing for students). A household with 4 adults should be paying twice as much a household with 2 adults.

Oh good - we could call it "the poll tax"!

hallowitch

Mersey wrote: »

Liverpool City Council has said the same - that working age will contribute, but others will be protected - although, interestingly with the caveat that they won't pursue any debtors with bailiffs!

So, I assume other Councils may follow this route, in metropolitan (Labour-controlled) authorities?

Local authority's and bailiffs firms have agreed to abide by The National standard's for Enforcement agents

If you are unemployed you could be classed as a Vulnerable Debtor for enforcement using bailiffs the use of bailiffs enforcing a debt from the unemployed would be going against there own code of conduct

Mind you they don't abide by it about it now

princessdon

I posted on the "discussion forum" thread that they do appear to be mixing up "vulnerable" with disposable income.

Those who are classed as vulnerable have more disposable income than those who aren't. So a family with young children and or disabilities will not be affected and have a much higher income than a singleton or couple on JSA. I can't see how someone on £56 pw can pay this.

It will also be a postcode lottery. Eg you can live opposite someone who doesn't charge and you are charged.

But I think every one should cnontribute - I just personally don't feel comfortable with someone who has only £56 paying say £10.