Petition · past parliament

Force Leeds City Council Councillors who've not paid Council Tax to stand down

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

Some Leeds City Councillors have not been paying their Council tax, and the Council used taxpayers money to fund keeping their identities secret, refusing a Freedom of Information request. LCC-to be forced to reveal them, for them to stand down as well as any members of LCC who played a part in this
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/four-leeds-councillors-failed-to-pay-council-tax-bills-1-8008735

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/exclusive-the-yorkshire-councillors-who-haven-t-paid-their-council-tax-1-7936308

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a matter for Leeds City Council.

You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

You can also petition your local council - you can find out more here: http://democracy.leeds.gov.uk/mgePetitionListDisplay.aspx?bcr=1

Timeline

22 Dec 2016 Petition opened for signatures
22 Dec 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18
Status Rejected
Rejected 22 Dec 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.