In England, millions of households will face council tax increases beyond the normal limits due to government approval for specific councils to raise rates significantly. The Deputy Prime Minister confirmed Bradford can raise its tax by 10%, while others like Newham and Windsor can increase by 9%. These measures aim to alleviate financial distress for local councils. Despite some councils being blocked from raising rates higher than 4.99%, the government has increased overall funding, providing councils with over £69bn to support their financial needs during challenging times.
The Deputy Prime Minister confirmed that several councils will be allowed to raise council tax beyond the normal limits, crucial to prevent financial distress.
This year, local councils will have access to more than £69bn, a 6.8% increase from previous years, aimed at maintaining core spending power.
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