A significant majority of councils have indicated they will implement a maximum council tax increase of at least 4.99% this year. Data from the 139 top-tier authorities in England - that have proposed or confirmed increases so far - reveal that 85% are planning a rise just shy of 5% – the threshold that would normally trigger a local referendum. When the six councils in severe financial distress, which were granted permission to raise council tax beyond this level without a local vote, are

Tag-uri: Referendum