On 4th March 2021 Gwynedd Council voted to increase the premium on the council tax of second home owners to 100%. For many of us that means we have to pay around £3,600 a year in council tax for a 2 bed property.

The decision taken was unfair, irrational, unreasonable and discriminatory. We believe the decision was based on anti-English sentiments. Little consideration was given to the impact on older people,  those who suffer from disabilities or those who are on fixed incomes. Some of our group are pensioners and will genuinely struggle to pay. Furthermore, the decision disproportionately affects those who aren't Welsh. 

We are trying to raise £6,000 (£5,000 + VAT) to pay for an advice from a senior Barrister (a QC) on the merits of judicially reviewing Gwynedd. This is the first step in our fight but will help us decide if we have a good case and whether we should take Gwynedd to court to overturn the decision. Please help us to raise this figure by contributing and sharing this page.

We believe that if Gwynedd is not challenged it will impose further unfair and discriminatory taxes not only on us but other groups, such as those who own furnished holiday lets. The decision of Gwynedd is being studied by other councils across England and Wales with a view to implementing similar taxation in those areas. This is our opportunity to challenge this unfair tax whilst we still have the opportunity. 

All we are asking for is fairness and to be treated equally. Please help us to achieve our aim. Many thanks for your time.