Isitfair was started in October 2002 by Christine and John Melsom as a local action group in Hampshire. They were incensed about the proposed huge increase in Council Tax bills for the year 2003/04. This was the year when the average increase was 12.9%! Although the Government knew that this was going to happen, they did absolutely nothing to prevent it. Instead, they blamed the local councils!

Following the first public meeting in March 2003, their website was set up and the number of supporters from all over the country grew rapidly. A national petition was launched that called for the fair distribution of Government Grants to all Local Authorities and the replacement of Council Tax with a system based on ability to pay.

In January 2004 a march and rally was held in London. Thousands of people attended to support this worthwhile cause. The nationwide petition with over 100,000 signatures was handed in to No. 10 Downing Street. A rally followed in Trafalgar Square. Speeches were made by both Isitfair members and other like minded organisations.

• The fair distribution of Government Grants to all Local Authorities
• Replace the present Council Tax system with one that is based on ability to pay (from disposable income)

If you wish to know more about the "Is it Fair?" campaign visit their website:  www.isitfair.co.uk