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Leicestershire Council Faces £23M Budget Crisis, Tax Hike Ahead

12/13/2025

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Leicestershire County Council faces a potential £23 million budget shortfall for the upcoming year after projected spending of £656 million against £633 million in funding.
Council leader Dan Harrison described the situation as a 'real crisis' and warned the gap could rise to £106 million by 2030.
The council, led by Reform UK, plans to use reserves and raise council tax by 3% from April, below the 5% limit.

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Leicestershire County Council faces a potential £23 million budget shortfall for the upcoming year after projected spending of £656 million against £633 million in funding.
Council leader Dan Harrison described the situation as a 'real crisis' and warned the gap could rise to £106 million by 2030.
The council, led by Reform UK, plans to use reserves and raise council tax by 3% from April, below the 5% limit.