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Pembrokeshire Cuts Second-Home Tax Amid Local Distress

10/12/2025

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Pembrokeshire Council cut its second-home council tax premium from 150% to 125% to ease pressure on owners and tourism, following a 200% cut.
Councillor Phillip Kidney of Pembrokeshire Council admitted the policy has not achieved its goals, causing distress among locals.
Brighton and Hove City Council reoccupied 145 empty homes in 2024/25.
The council promotes awareness of vacant properties and raises premiums to deter owners from leaving homes empty.

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Pembrokeshire Council cut its second-home council tax premium from 150% to 125% to ease pressure on owners and tourism, following a 200% cut.
Councillor Phillip Kidney of Pembrokeshire Council admitted the policy has not achieved its goals, causing distress among locals.
Brighton and Hove City Council reoccupied 145 empty homes in 2024/25.
The council promotes awareness of vacant properties and raises premiums to deter owners from leaving homes empty.