Council Tax Hardship Fund
Brent Council is examining its low council tax collection rate, a context for the Council Tax Hardship Fund assisting residents with payments.
Brent Council's Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee reviewed council tax collection rates in October 2026. A report indicated that by September 2026, Brent had collected £132.8 million, representing 52.2% of the £254.5 million due, falling short of its target. This collection rate places Brent 32nd out of 33 London boroughs, significantly below the London average of 94.33%.
The Council Tax Hardship Fund is established to assist residents facing difficulties with council tax payments, a context highlighted by the collection figures. No specific discussions or decisions regarding the fund's operation or impact were detailed in the recent report on collection rates presented to the committee.
Key facts
- By September 2026, Brent Council collected £132.8 million in council tax. Source
- Brent's council tax collection rate was 52.2% by September 2026. Source
- Brent's collection rate placed it 32nd out of 33 London boroughs. Source
- The London average council tax collection rate was 94.33% for 2025/26. Source
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