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Taxation: Greater Manchester

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 9 July 2026.

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Photo of David Simmonds David Simmonds Opposition Whip (Commons), Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has received representations from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority or its mayor since July 2024 on (a) council tax reform and (b) land value taxation.

Photo of Alison McGovern Alison McGovern Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The Government keeps all aspects of local government finance, including council tax, under review and engages regularly with a wide range of stakeholders, including combined authorities and mayors. The Department does not routinely comment on discussions with individual stakeholders.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 9 July 2026, cW)

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