What a lower tax rise could mean for you - and the council
Summary
Calderdale Council is considering council tax rises below the 4.99% maximum for 2027–28. Smaller increases would save Band D households £10 or £21 a year compared with the maximum rise, but would leave the council needing to find more money to balance its budget amid rising service costs.Key Facts
- Calderdale Council has been run by Reform UK since May.
- Council leader Dan Sutherland said he would not raise council tax by the full permitted amount next year.
- The council report projects an £18.7 million gap between spending and available funding by 2030 unless it reduces spending.
- A 4.99% rise would bring the annual Band D bill to £2,136 and raise about £142 million.
- A 4.49% rise would bring the Band D bill to £2,126, leaving about £658,000 for the council to find.
- A 3.99% rise would bring the Band D bill to £2,115, leaving about £1.3 million for the council to find.
- The report cites rising costs in children’s and adult social care and special educational needs.
- Local government expert Tony Travers warned that keeping council tax lower involves a trade-off with the services residents want.
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