Heather Jameson 10 January 2024

Birmingham faces 10% council tax hike

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Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council could raise council tax by 10% if the Government gives its finance plan the go-ahead.

The council has asked for a special dispensation to raise taxes by 10% for the next two years – adding an additional £400 a year on a Band D property by April 2025.

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