London Banter - View Single Post - Higher congestion charge for thirsty cars

Neil Williams · July 16th 06, 09:28 PM posted to uk.transport.london

wrote:

Moreover, why should there be a distinction based upon earnings either?
Does a high-earner necessarily use more Council services than a
low-earner?

Indeed they do not - which would probably make the infamous Poll Tax
the fairest model for charging for Council services, if indeed it is to
be seen as a charge for services rather than as a tax.

I'm personally against the concept of a local income tax, anyhow, as it
would have the potential to be a nastier political pawn than the
current Council tax. If we move away from charges for services as the
concept, I'd rather see it added at a standard rate to income tax - the
same additional %age for everyone - and Councils being funded at a
national level according to need.

Anyway, this is getting OT...

Neil