"Northern Business Group Calls for Overhaul of Council Tax Bands"

The Northern Powerhouse Partnership is calling for an overhaul of council tax bands in England, arguing that the current system is unfair and in crisis. They are urging Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to commit to a national revaluation in the upcoming Budget, proposing changes such as higher bands for expensive foreign-owned properties to level the field between richer and poorer councils. The government has stated that it has no plans for a nationwide band revaluation, but the NPP insists that the current system needs to be made fairer before the next general election.