Over 20,000 Bolton homes pay higher council tax than Buckingham Palace

Bolton Council’s leader has said the figures highlight ‘inherent problems’ with the way councils are funded.

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by The Economist, the royal residence at Buckingham Palace was charged a £1,824.10 council tax bill by Westminster Council last year – despite being in the council’s highest ‘H’ band.

In Bolton, properties are charged up to £4,077.78 per year – with all properties band D and higher charged at…