the liberal democrats have vowed to scrap the council tax and have made it a policy pledge to voters......
instead a local income tax would replace the current system, which promises a 'fairer' balance in funds distribution......
source: BBC news
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3552455.stm
i would need a serious breakdown of 'real' financial stats to show me if it would be worth the axe, or will we see even higher rates ?