Croydon Mayor pledges no council tax rise amid fair funding reforms

Council tax in Kirklees to rise by the maximum 4.99% again but Town Hall finances have 'stabilised'

Council tax in Kirklees will again rise by the maximum 4.99% next year but the council says its finances are now “stable” and the budget for 2026-27 will mark a “turning point.” The council has been forced to save tens of millions of pounds in its budget over the last two years and next year cuts of £6.9 million will still be needed to balance the books. The council says next year’s cuts will be focused on “reducing administrative costs and impr…

Croydon Mayor pledges no council tax rise amid fair funding reforms

Croydon’s Mayor has reaffirmed his commitment not to raise council tax above the current cap, despite councils being given the nod to request bigger rises if they are in financial trouble.