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Worcestershire Residents Face £400 Council Tax Hike by 2028

10/4/2025

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Story summary
  • Worcestershire residents could face council tax hikes of over £400 by 2028 due to local government reorganisation.
  • Leaked data suggests a single unitary council could be costlier than two councils for north and south Worcestershire.
  • Current projections put band D bills at £2,176 annually, excluding additional precepts.
  • Councillor Dan Birch criticized the reorganisation, questioning its benefits and potential tax increases.