Over 4.4 million council tax bills have gone unpaid, piling up a staggering £4.4 billion in debt – and forcing over one million people into the hands of bailiffs, according to a survey
Property specialist Sell House Fast found that 1.8 million cases of unpaid council tax in England and Wales were referred to court in 2022/23, rising to 2.1 million in 2023/24, a 14% increase.
Liverpool City Council has the largest amount of unpaid council tax, with £362m owed.
Birmingham City Council has the second most unpaid council tax but the dubious honour of having some of the largest single accounts owing council tax.
After declaring bankruptcy in September 2023, Birmingham City Council has £194 million owed across all accounts in council tax…
