All 153 top-tier local authorities in England – county councils, London boroughs, metropolitan boroughs and unitary authorities – have confirmed the percentage by which they are raising council tax from next month.
Here is the full list of confirmed council tax rises for 2026/27 by top-tier local authorities in England, compiled by the Press Association. It does not include lower-tier district councils.
The political control of each authority is also listed, with details of whether the ruling party runs a majority or minority administration, or if there is a multi-party agreement.
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