Reform UK accused of ‘empty rhetoric’ over plan to hike council tax 5% in Derbyshire

Four Reform-led councils want to raise tax by maximum allowed amount with more areas not being ruled out

A Reform-led local authority has confirmed it is planning to increase council tax by the maximum allowed amount, despite promises during the local election to reduce taxes.

Derbyshire county council confirmed the rise after predicting a 38m gap in its budget, with overspends in children's social care and adult social care.