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[url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0 said:Half of all town halls are wasting council tax
..........wide range of options to supplement council tax. These include 'tourist-related' taxes, including a local tax on accommodation, which could cover bed and breakfasts, hotels and holiday lets. Sir Michael says that he has received a number of proposals in this area and is interested 'in pursuing this option further'.
Other proposals include taxes on litter, waste and street repairs and congestion and road user charges. In addition Sir Michael is looking at localising charges such as vehicle excise duty or corporation tax. Revenue could also be raised by payroll taxes and business activity taxes, he proposes.....
How lo ong has this been going on ?