Council Tax - why do seniors have to pay the full amount?

Agree Monica, like you we get state pension plus our private pension and as well off as some that are working.

I see no reason why I, with a good private pension and state pension, living with a husband in a similar position should get any kind of discount on anything, merely because we have been around a long time. We use and benefit from council services just as much as our young neighbours.

Older people on small incomes qualify for both Housing Benefit and Council tax benefit. If in receipt of a disability pension they that entitlement increases.

PS. State pensioners with low incomes do receive a discount. If they have a low income and receive Local Council Tax Support, they don't have to pay anything, whereas working age people with the same income have to pay a minimum of 12.5%.

I've just checked my council's website. The disabled don't receive any discount at all, unless there is some other qualifying entitlement. I'm not sure what you mean, Spot. Some discounts are discretionary.

sorry Spot but I think like all other benefits should be means tested. One of my (pensioner) uncles is a millionaire as is his wife, in her own right. They married (hastily I might add) after the death of my beloved auntie. Why should they receive any benefits whatsoever, let along 50% reduction in council tax?

I won't shout at you smileless2012 I totally agree with you.

IMO any reductions should be means tested. Let's face it, there are some well off pensioners out there receiving the 'winter fuel allowance' and surely it's better for those who need the financial help to get more which would be possible if those with more income, don't get any.

I'm going to hide now in case anyone shouts at me.