Most top-tier English councils to raise council tax by maximum permitted

About three-quarters of largest authorities with responsibility for social care have opted for full 4.99% rise

The majority of English top-tier councils are planning to raise council tax by the maximum permitted, with the bill for average properties to increase from April by about £100 a year, according to a survey.

Despite widespread concerns over the cost of living crisis, about 75% of the largest authorities have opted so far for the full 4.99% rise, with all but one of the remainder increasing council tax by at least 2%.

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