Fewer people across England will face having their council tax hiked by the maximum level this year, new analysis shows. Local authorities are allowed to impose a maximum 4.99% council tax hike without holding a referendum. While the majority of councils will impose the highest level increase, around nine fewer councils won't do so this year. Analysis shows some 119 of the 153 top-tier authorities have either proposed or confirmed a rise of 4.99% for 2026/27. A further six councils with acute

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