Politics and Government Politics and Government
Wed, January 15, 2025
Tue, January 14, 2025
Mon, January 13, 2025
[ Mon, Jan 13th ] - AOL
Catching the Car
Sun, January 12, 2025

Cheshire East Council looks to issue huge tax hike without having to ask residents


//politics-government.news-articles.net/content/ .. ge-tax-hike-without-having-to-ask-residents.html
Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 9:00 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The council has applied to the Government for special dispensation to increase the council tax above its usual limit without having to hold a referendum

Cheshire East Council is considering implementing a significant council tax increase of up to 10% without the need for a local referendum, following new government proposals. This move comes as part of a broader initiative to allow councils facing financial difficulties to raise taxes to cover increased costs and service demands. The council, which has been dealing with a £10.1 million overspend, is looking at this tax hike as a means to avoid declaring bankruptcy. The government's consultation on these changes, which would also affect other councils, is set to conclude by February 15, 2024. This potential tax increase has sparked concerns among residents about the affordability of such hikes, especially in light of the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/cheshire-east-council-looks-to-issue-huge-tax-hike-without-having-to-ask-residents/ar-BB1rqEPS ]

Publication Contributing Sources