Nine in 10 councils in England to levy maximum council tax increase
by Phillip Inman and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#6VZD0)
Highest possible rise for third year running comes as cash-strapped authorities try to repair finances and, for some, avoid bankruptcy
Most households in England will be charged the maximum increase in council tax for the third consecutive year after local authorities confirmed their plans before the 2025-26 financial year.
Nearly nine in 10 (88%) of 153 upper-tier authorities in England will impose a 4.99% increase in April, the most allowed without triggering a local referendum.
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