2026年,由于资金改革,大多数英国理事会寻求减少增税,但有些理事会在持续的财政压力下面临大幅增长。 In 2026, most English councils seek smaller tax hikes due to funding reforms, but some face steep increases amid ongoing financial pressures.

在2026年,只有大约10至20个英国理事会在寻求最高4.99%的理事会税额上调,与去年的134个相比急剧下降,这是由于政府筹资改革和多年结算的结果。 In 2026, only about 10 to 20 English councils are seeking the maximum 4.99% council tax rise, a sharp drop from 134 last year, due to government funding reforms and multi-year settlements. 然而,25个理事会仍然提议大幅提高上限以下的税额,而6个类似北萨默塞特、什罗普郡和沃斯特郡的6个理事会却获准在财政压力下提高高达8.99%的税额。 However, 25 councils are still proposing significant increases below the cap, while six—like North Somerset, Shropshire, and Worcestershire—have been allowed to raise taxes up to 8.99% amid financial pressures. 改革由英国主导的理事会是许多涨幅背后的背后原因,尽管包括肯特在内的一些理事会面临金融风险和低储备的批评。 Reform UK-led councils are behind many of the hikes, though some, including Kent, face criticism over financial risks and low reserves. 政府承诺为2026/27年提供超过780亿英镑的无懈可击的资金, 但地方政府协会警告说, 资金仍无法满足通胀与不断上升的服务需求, The government has pledged over £78 billion in unringfenced funding for 2026/27, but the Local Government Association warns funding still won’t match inflation and rising service demands, with experts predicting continued tax increases in future years.