London assembly officials are considering whether to open a standards investigation into Green Party leader Zack Polanski following his admission that he may not have paid the correct council tax while living on a houseboat or narrowboat in London. The issue centers on whether the boat was Polanski’s primary residence, which has prompted questions from outside parties. According to reporting, Polanski’s party describes the situation as an “unintentional mistake” and says he immediately took steps to pay any tax owed.
Separately, Polanski is said to have been referred to the Greater London Authority’s monitoring office by both Conservative and Labour parties concerning his council tax arrangements. The Guardian reports that officials are assessing whether to launch a formal complaint and potential “breach of conduct” investigation. The outlets agree the matter is currently at the stage of review and monitoring, with no final finding reported in the coverage.
