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Trafford Council Hits Financial Crisis: £12M Borrowing & Tax Hike

2/17/2026

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Trafford Council faces a financial crisis and must borrow over £12 million to balance its budget, while applying a 7.49% council tax increase for the second consecutive year.
The council projects a £19 million budget gap and notes a £24 million reduction in grants over three years.
The government granted Trafford Council special permission to exceed the usual tax limit.
Council leaders will pursue further funding.

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Trafford Council faces a financial crisis and must borrow over £12 million to balance its budget, while applying a 7.49% council tax increase for the second consecutive year.
The council projects a £19 million budget gap and notes a £24 million reduction in grants over three years.
The government granted Trafford Council special permission to exceed the usual tax limit.
Council leaders will pursue further funding.