Reform criticised over plans to hike council tax by 5% in three counties

Reform criticised over plans to hike council tax by 5% in three counties

Reform UK has been criticised over plans to hike council tax by 5 per cent despite Derbyshire after pledging to cut taxes during last year’s local election. Derbyshire County Council has confirmed the increase after forecasting a £38m shortfall in its budget. It joins three other local authorities where Reform UK has a majority or is the biggest party to have proposed 5 per cent council tax rises. Elsewhere, Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet …

Reform-led Derbyshire council eyes 5% council tax hike

Reform-led Derbyshire County Council is considering a council tax increase of up to 5% as it seeks to close a significant budget gap.