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Reform UK Faces Backlash Over Planned Council Tax Hikes

2/11/2026

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Reform UK, the political party, gained over 600 seats in the May 2025 local elections, taking control of 10 councils, including Kent and County Durham.
The party pledged to cut waste and lower council tax, but now faces rise plans.
Worcestershire County Council plans a rise of up to 9% in April, the largest in England.
Other Reform-led authorities are considering similar increases, drawing criticism over governance and financial management.

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Reform UK, the political party, gained over 600 seats in the May 2025 local elections, taking control of 10 councils, including Kent and County Durham.
The party pledged to cut waste and lower council tax, but now faces rise plans.
Worcestershire County Council plans a rise of up to 9% in April, the largest in England.
Other Reform-led authorities are considering similar increases, drawing criticism over governance and financial management.