The Independent highlights the critical state of local governance as 88% of councils in England prepare to impose the maximum tax increase of 4.99% for the third consecutive year. This increase, allowed without a referendum, reflects the ongoing financial pressures faced by local authorities, with nearly 70% of the population experiencing the maximum increase. As only a small fraction of councils opt for less dramatic increases, this trend raises concerns about public service funding and affordability for residents across the country.
The role of local councils is critical as they grapple with the financial realities that force them to impose the maximum allowable council tax increases for the third year in a row.
Nearly 90% of English households will face a council tax increase of 4.99%, a maximum allowance without a referendum, marking a worrying trend in public funding.
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