Council Tax Bills in England to Surge by 5% Next Week

The increase, marking the largest since 2003/04, affects households across various bands, with some areas seeing bills exceed £5,000.

Households across England will see an average 5% increase in council tax bills next week, with the typical Band D home paying £2,171.
For the first time, Band D homes in four local authorities will exceed £2,500, while Band H homes in these areas will face bills over £5,000.
The highest council tax is in Rutland, with Band D and H homes paying £2,543 and £5,087 respectively.
The rise, the largest since 2003/04 in cash terms, is driven by adult social care costs and other local government funding pressures.
Only five councils, all district ones, have frozen or cut council tax in response to the financial strain on households.