Council tax bills across England and Wales are set to rise by an average of 5.1% in April, marking the third consecutive year of steep increases. Households in unitary areas will see the highest average bills at £2,366, while those in shire counties will pay around £2,344. The North East continues to have the highest council tax charges, with some areas seeing increases above 4.99%. London boroughs remain among the cheapest, though Kingston has the capital’s highest bill at £2,489. These increases come amid ongoing cost pressures on local councils, surpassing inflation rates.
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It's outrageous that working families are being hit with yet another council tax hike while big corporations and the wealthy get away with paying far less than their fair share. Councils are struggling because of years of underfunding by the government, forcing them to pass the burden onto ordinary people instead of properly investing in public services. We need real tax reform that ensures those with the most wealth contribute fairly, rather than squeezing everyday households even further.
Another year, another tax hike—because apparently, councils can’t figure out how to live within their means like the rest of us. Maybe instead of squeezing more out of taxpayers, they should cut wasteful spending and let people keep more of their hard-earned money.
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