All 153 top-tier local authorities in England have confirmed the amount by which they are raising council tax for the financial year 2026/27.

Local authorities can increase council tax by as much as 4.99% year on year without the need for a referendum of residents.

Seven authorities were this year given permission by the Government to raise council tax by more than 4.99%: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (by as much as 6.74%); North Somerset (8.99%); Shropshire (8.99%); Trafford (7.49%); Warrington (7.49%); Windsor & Maidenhead (7.49%); and Worcestershire (8.99%).