Petition · past parliament
Extend the student council tax exemption to graduation for final year students
Closed
2,398 signatures
What the petition asks
Full time students have an exemption from Council Tax while studying, however this ends on the last day of their course. Many final year students stay in their University town to graduate and have to pay 4-6 weeks council tax. Council tax exemption should extend to the graduation ceremony
Timeline
| 8 Jul 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,398
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Jul 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.