Martin Ford 19 December 2023

Tax referendum cap lifted for three councils

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A number of councils are set to raise council tax by up to 10% next year without holding referendums.

Communities secretary Michael Gove has announced that Thurrock Council and Slough BC have been given permission to raise their council taxes by up to 8%, while Woking BC can raise its by 10% without the need for holding polls.

Mr Gove said in a ministerial statement yesterday: ‘Going forward the Government will consider all reasonable steps to protect both national and local taxpayers and ensure councils are acting responsibly.’

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