London boroughs are facing severe financial strains, provoking council tax increases across all 33 boroughs, typically around 5%. However, commuter towns could see much steeper rises, with some reaching 25%. Councils like Windsor and Maidenhead are burdened with debts totaling £230 million, necessitating significant hikes to avoid insolvency. Hampshire and Slough are among local authorities implementing substantial increases as well, proposing exemptions from the standard 5% cap to manage their financial crises. The government remains cautious about permitting these increases, indicating only exceptional circumstances will justify such deviations from standard policy.
Local councils across London are experiencing severe financial stress, resulting in significant council tax hikes, with some towns facing increases of up to 25 percent from April.
Windsor and Maidenhead council is contending with debts of £230 million, leading leaders to push for substantial tax increases to avoid bankruptcy. This highlights severe fiscal challenges faced by local authorities.
Hampshire County Council opted for a 15 percent increase in council tax, while Slough residents may face an 8 percent rise, reflecting broader financial crises plaguing councils.
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has stated that they will consider requests for council tax increases above the norm only in exceptional circumstances, underscoring the financial dilemma of local councils.
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