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Council tax and local services

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Local councils are funded partly by money from central government and partly by a local tax called council tax, paid by residents. This money helps pay for local services such as schools, libraries, roads and rubbish collection.

Memory tip: Council tax helps pay for local services like schools, roads and rubbish collection.

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What is the local tax paid by residents to help fund council services called?

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