Recent reports indicate that Buckingham Palace, with an estimated value of £1 billion, falls under band H for council tax and is levied a fee of £1,828 by Westminster City Council. This amount is notably less than what an average three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackpool is charged. The current council tax system has drawn criticism from figures such as BenPBradshaw, who stated that it is in 'dire need of reform', as it has been revealed that nearly half of the households in England, approximately 46%, are expected to receive a council tax bill that exceeds that of Buckingham Palace. The situation has sparked a debate on the need for council tax reform.
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"Buckingham Palace, valued at around £1bn, sits in band H and is charged £1,828 by Westminster City Council, less than an average three-bedroom semi in Blackpool. In fact this year 46% of households in England will receive a bigger council-tax bill" https://t.co/csxNjx15km
Council tax in dire need of reform. https://t.co/sfM4m0v5KB
Buckingham Palace, valued at around £1bn, sits in band H and is charged £1,828 by Westminster City Council, less than an average three-bedroom semi in Blackpool...46% of households in England will receive a bigger council-tax bill than the Palace. https://t.co/dHbXgSzyfr