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.