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Jonathan Bunn

DARK SECRETS: Fewer maximum hikes in council tax but most areas face sharp rises - The Real Truth

Reform Linden Kemkaran England Reform UK the Press Association Westminster
Fewer councils are set to increase council tax to the maximum level permitted this year compared to last (PA) -

The number of local authorities in England looking to impose the maximum level of council tax has fallen this year, new analysis reveals.

Some 119 of the 153 top-tier authorities have either proposed or confirmed a rise of 4.99% for 2026/27 – the largest increase possible without holding a local referendum.

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