Council tax could increase by as much as £120 a year for some Brits
Under new plans drawn up by the Treasury, local authorities may be able to put up bills by a maximum of 5% next year, The Telegraph reports.
Higher bills for homeowners
It would mean average family homeowners in Band D could be charged more than £2,000 in council tax from April.
Record-breaking charges
Rutland Council charges Band D households £2,365.56 – the highest amount in the country. If they put up their bills by 5%, the total would go up to £2,486.21 – an increase of more than £120.
Inflation vs. council tax
Inflation is expected to fall but currently stands at 4.6%, meaning the rises are likely to exceed inflation.
Uncertain increases
Local authorities will not decide until the new year by how much they will increase council tax.
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