Council Tax Set to Rise by 5% Annually Amid Pressure on Local Services and Policing
June 12, 2025 — BlogHear.com Households in England could see council tax rise by up to 5% annually, as local authorities aim to sustain essential services, including policing, according to details in the government’s latest Spending Review. While local councils already have the power to increase council tax by 4.99% without requiring central government approval,…