Taxpayers all across England will see their council tax bills hiked from April.
It comes after local authorities warned of unprecedented financial pressures coupled with an increase in demand for services. It is understood that rates will rise by 5.1 per cent on average depending on which area you live in.
Government figures released today (Thursday) show that the average council tax bill in 2023/24 will be £2,065 - which is a £99 increase from last year.