Petition · past parliament

Reverse the 9% council tax increase by Flintshire County Council.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Flintshire residents will have to pay an extra £103 a year after politicians voted to increase their council tax by almost nine per cent.It came despite warnings that people in the county are already facing financial difficulties with some relying on foodbanks to feed their families.

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 this is the responsibility of your local council and not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

20 Feb 2019 Petition opened for signatures
1 Mar 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 1 Mar 2019

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