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PE2172: Allow late proposals to alter the Council Tax Valuation Band in exceptional circumstances

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to amend Council Tax regulations to allow late banding alteration proposals in exceptional personal or compassionate circumstances, including bereavement, illness, sudden house moves, or lack of awareness of rights, particularly for tenants.

Petitioner: Sarah McFadzean

Status: Closed

Date published: 23 June 2025

Click here for the full petition


Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration

SPICe Briefing (200KB, pdf) posted 11 September 2025


Committee Meetings

29 October 2025: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders.

Official Report of Meeting 29 October 2025


Written Submissions

PE2172/A: Scottish Government written submission, 11 September 2025 (82KB, pdf) posted 11 September 2025

PE2172/B: Petitioner written submission, 2 October 2025  (87KB, pdf) posted 07 October 2025