近90%的英国理事会将连续第三年提高最高4.99%的理事会税。 Nearly 90% of English councils will raise council taxes by the maximum 4.99%, the third year in a row.

英国10个理事会中近9个理事会将连续第三年增加最高4.99%的理事会税,这影响到大多数家庭。 Nearly nine in ten English councils will increase council taxes by the maximum 4.99% for the third year in a row, affecting most households. 这一上升率最高,没有举行地方公民投票,目的是帮助现金紧缺的理事会避免破产和资金服务。 This rise, the highest allowed without a local referendum, aims to help cash-strapped councils avoid bankruptcy and fund services. 由于资金严重短缺,六个理事会被允许考虑增加更多,最高达10%。 Six councils have been allowed to consider even higher increases, up to 10%, due to severe financial shortages.