Street camapigning for withholding Council Tax payments

People responded positively to the ‘Oppose Cuts, Don’t Pay Council Tax’ campaigning stall held at Bulwell on Saturday, 6th. April.  Around two hundred leaflets were handed out and there was little dissent.  Contact details were gathered from people interested in further action on this issue.

Many people in Bulwell on low incomes already are not paying Council Tax because they can’t afford it. Some have been summonsed to court for non-payment.  (These people should be supported by pickets at the Magistrates’ Courts.)

There is widespread awareness of the incoming bedroom tax and much opposition to it.  Some passers-by recalled the successful Anti-Poll Tax Campaign and as a result are seriously considering withholding Council tax payments.  (Leaflets were available which spelt out the consequences of not paying.)  If you are liable for Council Tax then as an individual you can take action now by cancelling your payments.

This was an encouraging start to the campaign and there will be a follow-up stall at Hyson Green (near the market) at 11.00 on Saturday, 13th. April.  Come along and help get some effective opposition to the cuts off the ground.