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Rayner's Reforms: Council Tax Boost for Struggling Regions

8/8/2025

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Angela Rayner's bold funding reforms will raise council tax in affluent areas to bolster support for struggling regions. As councils in the South, including London, grapple with severe budget cuts, those in the Midlands and North will benefit from increased funding. Set to take effect from 2026 to 2029, these changes strive to bridge the funding gap across England.

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Angela Rayner's bold funding reforms will raise council tax in affluent areas to bolster support for struggling regions. As councils in the South, including London, grapple with severe budget cuts, those in the Midlands and North will benefit from increased funding. Set to take effect from 2026 to 2029, these changes strive to bridge the funding gap across England.