A London borough controlled by Labour has issued a stark warning about its financial crisis, suggesting it may need to nearly triple council tax to keep services running after severe government funding reductions. The proposed increase would add over £29 a week to the annual bill for a typical household by 2027/28, marking what officials call the authority’s most severe financial test in decades. The council’s leadership has acknowledged the drastic measure in a report set to be released, highlighting the strain of central government cuts under the latest funding agreement. Residents are being put on notice as the authority grapples with how to balance budgets amid shrinking resources.
Hammersmith and Fulham says it faces ‘biggest financial challenge in living memory’ as government cuts biteA flagship Labour authority has warned it may have to impose a 150% council tax rise on residents to maintain current services following central government cuts under a new funding settlement.Hammersmith and Fulham council’s cabinet has concluded in a report due to be published on Monday that such a rise would cost Band D households an additional £29.11 a week in 2027/28. Continue reading...
