Maximum council tax rise in nearly all areas, analysis finds

[Neo]

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Nearly all top-tier councils plan to raise council tax by the maximum permitted to avoid financial distress, new analysis shows.


Of the 136 authorities which have declared their proposals, 128 (94%) are looking to increase bills in April by 4.99% – the biggest amount allowed by the Government without having to hold a local referendum.
The County Councils Network (CCN), which released the figures, said research at the same time last year showed 75% of councils intended to impose the maximum rise.



https://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/national/24130248.maximum-council-tax-rise-nearly-areas-analysis-finds/#

I was expecting a rise but not as big as this. :angry20:

[Big Wheeler]

The system works the same every year for me.I live in a council house.At this time every year i receive a letter from the government to tell me that my old age pension will be increased by £x per week.I received this letter yesterday.Now I know that by this time next week I will receive another letter from my local council informing me that my rent and council tax will rise,coincidentally,by £x per week too.
Excitement in my town.2 police officers seen at the supermarket to attend to a disturbance by a group of youths.The youths had gone but let's not be churlish.