The government is increasing council tax by 5 to 10% in six areas, affecting millions. Windsor and Maidenhead will see a 9% rise, while other councils like Somerset and Birmingham are imposing 7.5%. Health minister Karin Smyth supports these increases, citing a need for funds to maintain essential services. She criticized previous administrations for leaving local governments underfunded. Opponents, including Shadow communities secretary Kevin Hollinrake, argue these increases result from the ruling party's financial decisions, compromising local services and violating promises to freeze council tax.
Millions of people will be forced to pay higher council tax as the government is raising rates between 5 and 10% in six areas.
Health and social care minister Karin Smyth has defended the government's decision to raise the tax to above normal increases and she said that more councils are wanting to raise council tax but they were told no.
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