The article highlights the increasing financial pressures facing local councils in England, with over four million households facing significant council tax hikes. These increases, some reaching up to 25%, are the largest in two decades. Many councils are unable to operate within their budgets and are resorting to emergency measures to avoid bankruptcy. A recent survey revealed that one in four councils may require support to navigate these financial challenges, suggesting a growing crisis in local governance and public services in the UK.
More than four million households will face council tax hikes of up to five times the legal limit from April, according to new analysis.
Many councils are struggling financially under the growing costs of public services.
Councils can also take advantage of a loophole via a Section 114 notice, a report from the council's finance officer that states the authority cannot operate within its existing budget.
One in four recently said in a Local Government Association survey that they were likely to need emergency support to avoid going bankrupt in the near future.
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