Seven authorities had been granted permission to boost council tax by greater than 4.99%.
All 153 top-tier native authorities in England have confirmed their council tax rises (Picture: Getty)
All 153 top-tier native authorities in England have confirmed the quantity by which they’re elevating council tax for the monetary 12 months 2026/27. Native authorities can enhance council tax by as a lot as 4.99% 12 months on 12 months with out the necessity for a referendum of residents.
Seven authorities had been this 12 months granted permission by the Authorities to boost council tax by greater than 4.99%. These are: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (by as a lot as 6.74%); North Somerset (8.99%); Shropshire (8.99%); Trafford (7.49%); Warrington (7.49%); Windsor & Maidenhead (7.49%); and Worcestershire (8.99%).
Some 28 of the 153 top-tier authorities – almost one in 5 – have determined to not increase council tax by 4.99% and voted for a smaller determine. These vary from 4.98% within the London borough of Barnet to 1.98% in Hartlepool.
The checklist under, compiled by the Press Affiliation, covers county councils, London boroughs, metropolitan boroughs and unitary authorities. It doesn’t embody lower-tier district councils.
It’s divided into 4 sections, similar to the kinds of top-tier authority, with every part organized alphabetically.
The political management of every authority can be listed, together with particulars on whether or not the ruling occasion runs a majority or minority administration, or whether or not there’s a multi-party settlement.
Wokingham (SE England), Lib Dem maj: 4.99%
York (Yorkshire & Humber), Lab maj: 4.99%
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