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Worcestershire Council Proposes 5% Tax Rise Amid £66M Shortfall

10/24/2025

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Worcestershire County Council is consulting residents on its 2026/27 budget, with feedback due by November 1.
The council plans a 5% council tax rise, adding about £80 to Band D.
Worcestershire currently has the third lowest council tax in the UK at £1,615 for Band D.
The council faces a £66 million budget gap and may seek £43 million in Exceptional Financial Support from the government.

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Worcestershire County Council is consulting residents on its 2026/27 budget, with feedback due by November 1.
The council plans a 5% council tax rise, adding about £80 to Band D.
Worcestershire currently has the third lowest council tax in the UK at £1,615 for Band D.
The council faces a £66 million budget gap and may seek £43 million in Exceptional Financial Support from the government.