Cost of living crisis: Millions of households facing 5% council tax rise in April

Millions of households across the country face an increase in their council tax as the cost of living crisis deepens. Data from the County Councils Network (CNN) indicates that three quarters of councils in England that have social care duties are planning a 5% price hike from April.

A 5% increase is the maximum permitted without a local vote and would be given the go ahead following an announcement at November’s autumn statement. The rise would see around £100 a year added to council tax bills for average Band D properties.