Homes freed from Council Tax burden for first time in 12 Years

Around 1,000 households in Preston are not paying any council tax this yearand a total of 7,000 have seen their bills reduced-after a change to for those on low incomes.

- by Paul Faulkner

Figures show how many properties have benefitted from an overhaul agreed by Preston City Council.

It comes after the authority moved to offer up to a 100 percent discount on council tax charges to those working age residents most in need of help.

The redesigned system means some households pay no council tax at all-the first time in 12 years that Preston households have not had to make at least some contribution.