Council tax rises: average bill to increase by £100 or more

Tax hikes planned by 95% of local authorities, along with higher charges for parking and other services

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Rubbish collections are likely to be reduced in bid to save money
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Nearly every household in England is facing council tax rises of £100 or more as councils struggle to pay for adult social care, children’s services, housing and homelessness support.

The stark warning comes from the Local Government Information Unit think tank in its annual State of Local Government Finance report, published today.

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