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Wales Council Tax Set to Rise Nearly 5% in April

3/16/2026

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Story summary
  • Wales will see council tax rise on average 4.9% from April.
  • The highest increases reach 6.5% in Conwy and Vale of Glamorgan.
  • The Welsh Local Government Association requires budgets addressing local needs, including Plaid Cymru's aim to prevent unaffordable rises.
  • A resident such as Jodie Davies calls for earlier communication to prevent arrears.
  • Various parties propose reforms, including caps on increases and replacing council tax with a land value tax.