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Of course the biggest problem with any local taxation, be it the ancient rates (on which the current council tax is not that dissimilar) or even the much hated polll tax, is that it is the only amount of funding that the local authority can change.

Central Government grants and Business Rates are both forwarded to the council, as the government sees fit. Thus any shortfall in funding can only come from Council Tax.

The real problem with Council Tax is thus the need to reform local authorities spending plans, and ensure they get proper central government grants. If this is not dealt with, however local tax is raised will always meet with dissapproval due to perceived unfair burdens.