Hammersmith and Fulham council warns of possible 150% council tax rise
The London Labour-run authority says central government funding cuts could force the steepest tax increase in its history.
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Hammersmith and Fulham council has warned that it may need to raise council tax by as much as 150% to maintain current levels of service, after concluding it faces what it describes as the biggest financial challenge in living memory.
The warning is set out in a report due to be published by the council's cabinet on Monday, which says the scale of the potential increase follows cuts to central government funding under a new settlement affecting local authorities.
According to the council, a rise of that magnitude would add £29.11 a week to the bill of a typical Band D household from 2027/28 — a substantial increase for residents in the west London borough.
Hammersmith and Fulham is run by the Labour party, and the warning highlights the financial pressures facing local authorities more broadly as they grapple with reduced funding settlements alongside rising demand for services.
The council has not yet confirmed it will proceed with the full increase, and any such rise would likely require government approval given existing caps on annual council tax increases in England. Further details are expected when the cabinet report is formally published.
Sources
- London Labour council warns it may raise council tax by 150% — The Guardian — World
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