Government refuses permission for 9.99 Cheshire East council tax hike

Government refuses Cheshire East Council request to enforce huge tax increase

The council had applied for special dispensation to enforce a 9.99 per cent council tax rise without having to hold a referendum

Government refuses permission for 9.99 Cheshire East council tax hike

Cheshire East residents won’t be facing a 9.99 per cent hike in their council tax after the government refused permission for it to be increased…

Cheshire East: Almost 10% council tax hike rejected by government

The Cheshire East authority's request to increase council tax by 9.9% is refused.

Government rejects Cheshire East bid to raise council tax by 9.99%

Cheshire East Council’s bid to increase council tax by almost 10% has been rejected by the government, it emerged today. The cash-strapped authority had asked the government for “exceptional financial support” and permission to increase the charge by 9.99%. This is 5% more than the maximum local authorities can usually increase council tax by without holding a local referendum. We have contacted Cheshire East for a statement. According to BBC, C…