Lewisham Council has announced a 4.99% increase in council tax rates effective from April 2025, affecting all property bands. The rise is a response to financial pressures on local authorities, impacting services such as community safety and waste collection. For instance, Band D properties will see an increase from £2,037.98 to £2,135.13 annually. The council is striving to balance its budget while ensuring vital services are funded, urging residents to check their tax bands and available discounts on the official Lewisham Council website.
The new council tax rates in Lewisham will rise by 4.99% for the financial year 2025/26, affecting all property bands in response to increasing financial pressures.
With rising financial demands, the Lewisham Council emphasizes the necessity of the tax increase to sustain essential services like community safety, waste collection, and youth services.
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