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Cornwall Council Debates Tax Hike Amid £1.3 Billion Debt

10/23/2025

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Cornwall Council faces about £1.3 billion in debt and must save £45–£70 million to balance next year's budget.
During a budget meeting, councillors debated a proposed 4.99% council tax rise over three years and taxi reform concerns about rural transport.
Independent councillor Julian German argued for pegging increases to inflation, currently 3.8%.
Cllr Paul Ashton, Reform UK's new group leader, supported pegging the increase to inflation.

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Cornwall Council faces about £1.3 billion in debt and must save £45–£70 million to balance next year's budget.
During a budget meeting, councillors debated a proposed 4.99% council tax rise over three years and taxi reform concerns about rural transport.
Independent councillor Julian German argued for pegging increases to inflation, currently 3.8%.
Cllr Paul Ashton, Reform UK's new group leader, supported pegging the increase to inflation.