An adult social care authority like Calderdale is able to charge a further 'precept' on its Council Tax. This is from the financial year beginning in 2016. It is to assist the authority in meeting expenditure on adult social care.
The increase in the level of this precept is subject to the annual approval of the House of Commons. The money raised will only be used for adult social care (looking after elderly residents and other vulnerable adults).
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Can I choose not to pay this, it does not relate to me?
No. You have to pay the total amount. The Adult Social Care Precept is just one part of Council Tax that makes up your final bill. Council Tax is similar to Income Tax, in that it is not a direct payment for services received. Each householder contributes towards the overall cost of services provided in their locality.
Will I have to pay this every year?
Yes. As Calderdale and the wider country's population ages, there is an on-going and increasing demand on social care services. People become frail and vulnerable and depend on social care to help them to live fulfilling and independent lives. The Social Care Precept is used to cover some, but not all, of the extra costs associated with this.