Council tax is a local tax that funds local services
Related questions (3)
What is council tax?
A tax on goods and services
A local tax based on property value that funds local services
A national income tax
A tax only paid by businesses
Explanation
Council tax is a local tax based on the value of the property you live in, used to fund local services like rubbish collection and libraries. VAT is the tax on goods and services.
Which of the following services are typically provided by local councils?
Defence and foreign affairs
Rubbish collection, libraries, and planning permission
Immigration and border control
National taxation and social security
Explanation
Local councils handle rubbish collection, libraries, planning permission, roads, parks, and schools. Defence, foreign affairs, immigration, and national taxation are reserved to Westminster.
Who is responsible for transport and policing across Greater London?
The Prime Minister
The Mayor of London
The Speaker of the House
The monarch
Explanation
The Mayor of London is a directly elected position with powers over transport (including Transport for London), policing, housing, and planning across Greater London.