TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to report on council tax hikes

Responding to research from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) showing average council tax in England now exceeds £2,000 in the North East and South West of England, Harry Fone, grassroots campaign manager of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:

“Council tax bills are going sky-high and feel like a kick in the teeth to taxpayers.

“Covid has put pressure on local authority budgets and caused catastrophe for many households’ finances. The last thing residents need are almost-automatic rate rises, meaning an even bigger council tax bill.

“With new fiscal powers a long way off, local authorities must do more right now to eradicate wasteful spending and stop these huge hikes.”