"The increase takes effect from 1 April and will mean the average council tax for a Band D property in England will increase to £2,392 a year - up £111 on last year."
"Councils which have a legal responsibility to look after vulnerable people are allowed to increase their council tax by up to 5% a year."
"With February's inflation rate remaining at 3%, the average council tax hike will outpace the cost of living - although further price rises are expected in the coming months."
"Pressures in services that councils have strict legal obligations to provide, such as adults' and children's social care, special educational needs and disabilities and homelessness are continuing to grow."
Council tax in England will increase by an average of 4.9% for the 2026-27 fiscal year, surpassing inflation rates. The average Band D property tax will reach £2,392, reflecting a £111 increase from the previous year. Local authorities are compelled to raise taxes to maintain essential services amid financial pressures. Significant increases are noted in Shropshire and North Somerset, while some areas will see lower hikes. The rise is driven by the need to fund social care and other critical services, with inflation remaining at 3%.
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