Cheshire East has applied to the government for permission to increase the council tax by up to 9.99 per cent without holding a referendum.

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Cheshire East seeks government permission for council tax hike of up to 9.99

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The council has asked for special dispensation from the government to raise council tax above the usual limit - and without having to get residents' permission

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Council issues statement amid major council tax hike controversy

The authority is proposing an increase of 2.99%. This would take a Band D charge to just over £211 for the next year, up from just over £205. The council says it is pressing ahead with its plans to save £3.9 million over the next financial year. It says it will only retain 9% of the council tax contributions, with the rest going to County Council, Surrey Police and parish councils.

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Cash-strapped Cheshire East has asked the Government for permission to increase council tax by 9.99% for the 2025-26 financial year.

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Cheshire East asks to raise council tax by 9.99%

Slough BC hopes to increase its council tax rate by 7.99% for 2025-26. The finance policy statement published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government in November said the government would consider requests on a “case by case” basis, taking into account factors including…The post Unitary set to ask for 7.99% council tax rise appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC).

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Unitary set to ask for 7.99% council tax rise

Cheshire East Council has applied to the government for permission to increase council tax by up to 9.99% – without holding a referendum, writes Belinda Ryan. Local authorities in receipt of exceptional financial support are able to make a formal request to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to increase their council tax above the usual referendum limits. On Friday, the council made a formal request to MHCLG to per…

Cheshire East seeks government permission for council tax hike of up to 9.99

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