"Local authorities can increase council tax by as much as 4.99% year on year without the need for a referendum of residents. Seven authorities were this year given permission by the Government to raise council tax by more than 4.99%: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (by as much as 6.74%); North Somerset (8.99%); Shropshire (8.99%); Trafford (7.49%); Warrington (7.49%); Windsor & Maidenhead (7.49%); and Worcestershire (8.99%)."
"Some 28 of the 153 top-tier authorities—nearly one in five—have decided not to raise council tax by 4.99% and voted for a smaller figure. These range from 4.98% in the London borough of Barnet to 1.98% in Hartlepool."
England's 153 top-tier local authorities have finalized council tax increases for the 2026/27 financial year. Local authorities can raise council tax by up to 4.99% annually without requiring a resident referendum. Seven authorities received government permission for higher increases: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (6.74%); North Somerset, Shropshire, and Worcestershire (8.99%); and Trafford, Warrington, and Windsor & Maidenhead (7.49%). However, 28 authorities—nearly one in five—chose smaller increases, ranging from 1.98% in Hartlepool to 4.98% in Barnet. The list encompasses county councils, London boroughs, metropolitan boroughs, and unitary authorities but excludes lower-tier district councils.
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