Reform UK Councils to Raise Taxes Despite Party Promises
8 Reform UK councils are set to increase taxes, despite the party's promise to cut tax bills. A budget consultation for next year allows for council tax rises of up to 5%.
A budget consultation for next year opens the door to council tax rises up to a maximum 5 per cent.
This move comes after Nigel Farage's promises to cut wasteful spending and lower taxes in councils under the party's control. However, the reality of governing has led Reform councils to realize that they must raise council tax to fund services, particularly due to the rising costs of children's and adult social care.
- 8 Reform UK councils plan to raise council tax next year
- Maximum increase of 5% allowed in the budget consultation
- Rising costs of social care force councils to reconsider tax cuts
Author's summary: Reform UK councils to hike taxes despite promises to cut.