As a single occupier, I find it incredibly challenging to meet the increasing financial burdens, including the payment of council tax. Currently, single occupiers are only entitled to a 25% discount, which seems insufficient given the financial pressure many of us face.

Living alone means managing all household costs on a single income, which includes not only rent or mortgage payments but also utilities, groceries, and other living essentials. The current 25% discount on council tax is insufficient to ease this burden and does not reflect a fair reduction considering the costs saved by local councils on rubbish collection, water usage, and other services when only one person resides in a property.

According to data from recent studies conducted in the UK, nearly 8 million people live alone, with many of them relying solely on their income to cover all expenses. For single parents, students, or elderly individuals living on fixed incomes, the financial pressure can be even more overwhelming, making it increasingly difficult to balance budgets.

Offering a 50% discount to single occupiers on their council tax bill would provide much-needed relief. This adjustment acknowledges the reality that single occupiers contribute significantly through income taxation and other local taxes, despite residing alone.

By joining this petition, you're advocating for a more equitable system that eases the financial burden on single occupiers, acknowledging their contributions, and ensuring that council tax reflects fairness and equality.

Please **sign this petition** to urge local councils to reconsider the current council tax discount policy for single occupiers and support a rise to a 50% discount. Together, we can help make living alone more affordable for millions, fostering a fairer community for all.