Authorities and advocacy groups are pushing to expand 100% council tax relief for terminally ill residents, building on 16 councils already implementing the policy and urging more English councils to exempt those in their final days.

Officials say the relief could be a full 100% reduction, designed to remove financial stress during end-of-life care and prompt timely action by councils.

Additional local authorities, including Bristol, Salford, and Preston, have commitments or plans to roll out similar relief, with schemes expected to go live soon.

A charity argues that about 111,000 people die in poverty annually in the UK, noting that terminal illness often brings financial hardship from lost income and higher energy costs, underscoring the case for relief.

The Local Government Association (LGA) has been contacted for comment, indicating ongoing engagement with local authorities on this policy initiative.

Councillor Robert Frost of Barnsley Council stresses the emotional and financial pressures on end-of-life households and backs a 100% council tax reduction.