Cheshire East Denied Permission to Increase Council Tax by 9.99%
Cheshire East Council’s request to raise council tax was denied by the government, impacting their financial plans for the upcoming year.
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Cheshire East: The council wanted to raise council tax by nearly 10%. They applied for permission last month, hoping to go above the usual limit.
But yesterday, their request was turned down. Now, they need to adjust their financial plans.
The corporate policy committee will meet soon to discuss the budget for 2025/26. They’ll also look at a four-year financial strategy.
On February 26, the committee will recommend the budget to the council for approval. This will include setting the council tax for the next year.
A spokesperson said the council had asked the government for permission to raise council tax. They needed this to help balance their budget.
Every council must set a balanced budget each year. The proposed budget outlines expected income and expenses, along with savings plans.
Yesterday, the final local government finance settlement for 2025 to 2026 was published. The council is now reviewing this information.
They will update their financial plans as needed, but it will take time to analyze everything.