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Lancashire Council Tax Hike Sparks Outrage Amid Budget Crisis

11/10/2025

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Lancashire County Council, led by Reform UK, is poised to raise council tax by 5% despite pledges to freeze it.
The authority faces an overspend of nearly £28 million and rising demand for services.
Plans to close care homes have sparked local outrage and internal dissent within Reform UK.
Reform UK leader Stephen Atkinson claims significant savings have been made, but challenges persist as the council prepares its budget.

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Story summary

Lancashire County Council, led by Reform UK, is poised to raise council tax by 5% despite pledges to freeze it.
The authority faces an overspend of nearly £28 million and rising demand for services.
Plans to close care homes have sparked local outrage and internal dissent within Reform UK.
Reform UK leader Stephen Atkinson claims significant savings have been made, but challenges persist as the council prepares its budget.