Martin Ford 05 January 2026

BCP asks Government to raise tax referendum cap

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has approached the Government over increasing its council tax by more than 4.99% without a referendum.

Its rates could increase by a reported 7.4%, should the council press ahead with the proposals.

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