Just 15 councils are planning increases below 4.99%.
Analysis reveals that 90% of areas in England are set to face a maximum council tax rise of at least 4.99%. Only 15 councils plan increases below this threshold, with Wandsworth freezing its tax at 2.00% due to strong financial management. Notably, councils in acute financial stress, such as Somerset and Newham, have been permitted to exceed the 4.99% cap without a referendum.
