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Badenoch Orders Legal Challenge Over Wandsworth Council Tax Rise

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 3:14 AM UTC · How we work

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Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch instructed lawyers to challenge the government over Wandsworth council tax cuts.
Wandsworth council proposes a 94% tax increase, raising the bill from £1,020 to £1,978.
Council says the rise stems from an £84 million-a-year government funding cut.
The £958 increase will be split equally between the council and the Mayor of London.
A final decision on the tax plan is expected early next year.

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Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch instructed lawyers to challenge the government over Wandsworth council tax cuts.
Wandsworth council proposes a 94% tax increase, raising the bill from £1,020 to £1,978.
Council says the rise stems from an £84 million-a-year government funding cut.
The £958 increase will be split equally between the council and the Mayor of London.
A final decision on the tax plan is expected early next year.