Council Tax News

Apprentices are exempt from paying council tax, reminds Carl Sargeant AM
As young people across Alyn & Deeside have today received their A levels today, Local Welsh Assembly Member Carl Sargeant, is reminding people that apprentices as well as students may be entitled to council tax exemption.
Apprenticeships enable a young person to earn whilst they learn. They offer progressive development that usually leads to good jobs, but can also naturally lead on to Higher Education, perhaps still on a part-time basis whilst working.
Apprenticeships are very popular across all sectors of the economy, with some exciting new options now being developed and tested, such as 'Live Events and Promotion', through the 'Creative and Cultural Skills' Sector Skills Council, and in Housing through the ' Asset Skills' Sector Skills Council.
Carl Sargeant, Labour AM for Alyn & Deeside said:
“Local young people receiving their A level results today will be considering their next moves. That it is why it is important to let people know that apprentices as well as students can claim council tax relief.”
“Money can be the cause of much concern for apprentices who have a limited income. It is therefore extremely important to help ease the financial burden upon apprentices by removing the need for them to pay council tax.”