MINISTERS need to “get a grip” of the system giving homes in England a £150 council tax rebate, the chair of the levelling up select committee has said.

The scheme is due to come into force next month, but Clive Betts expressed concern people would be “unable to access help quickly and smoothly”.

Councils have also warned payments could be delayed to those who don’t pay their tax by direct debit.

Those who pay by direct debt will get an automatic rebate.

However, people who do not will be contacted by their council and invited to make a claim.

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has said the £3bn rebate would help people facing pressures as inflation levels rise. 

The one-off payment will be made to people living in properties in council tax bands A to D and the government estimates around 20 million households will benefit.

Residents can check which council tax band their home is in on the government website.

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