Today ACORN is launching the fightback against bully bailiffs and council tax debt.
The council tax system is broken. It’s unfair and ineffective, with poorer homes paying disproportionately more than rich ones. And the way it’s collected isn’t just failing to help – it’s hurting people and damaging our communities.
£7 billion is owed in council tax debt in England and Wales, and that number is rising.
People already squeezed by the cost of living crisis are being trapped in a debt spiral, unable to pay and with added costs being piled on for every missed bill. An overdue £100 can quickly snowball into a £hundreds more, pushing people further into debt, and can even make someone liable for the entire year’s bill overnight.
At the same time, private bailiff companies are cashing in on the crisis and making massive profits while our communities suffer, adding stress, fear, and even more debt.
But ACORN is fighting back – campaigning for a fairer system, and dignity for our families and our communities. Together, we win!
Check out the Bailiff Free Britain webpage to take action, and for more information.