Most top-tier English councils to raise council tax by maximum permitted
by Patrick Butler Social policy editor from on (#68V0Q)
About three-quarters of largest authorities with responsibility for social care have opted for full 4.99% rise
The majority of English top-tier councils are planning to raise council tax by the maximum permitted, with the bill for average properties to increase from April by about 100 a year, according to a survey.
Despite widespread concerns over the cost of living crisis, about 75% of the largest authorities have opted so far for the full 4.99% rise, with all but one of the remainder increasing council tax by at least 2%.
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