Bradford Residents Face 10% Council Tax Hike as Local Services Deteriorate

Labour-run Bradford Council seeks to avoid bankruptcy with steep tax increase, sparking public concern over worsening living conditions.

Bradford Council has been granted special permission to raise council tax by 9.99%, the highest proportional increase in the country, to address its financial crisis.
Residents express anger over paying more while facing continued cuts to essential services like road maintenance, waste management, and school transport.
The increase comes as part of a broader financial strain on English councils, with six local authorities approved for tax hikes exceeding the standard 5% cap.
Critics highlight the impact on vulnerable populations, including pensioners and low-income families, who already struggle with the cost of living and reliance on food banks.
Local leaders argue the rise is necessary to fund social care and prevent financial collapse, but public backlash grows over perceived mismanagement and lack of service improvements.