council tax increase
Kensington and Chelsea councillors are discussing the impact of a 4.99% council tax increase on low-income households.
Labour councillors in Kensington and Chelsea claimed in July 2026 that a 4.99% council tax increase, coupled with a reduction in council tax support from 100% to 90% for low-income households, would disproportionately burden the poorest residents. Councillor Monica Press, Leader of the K+C Labour Group, stated this would effectively double their financial strain.
Havering Council approved a council tax increase in March 2026. This decision followed a Labour Group amendment regarding tax rises, which was carried by six votes to three, with 23 abstentions, and subsequently accepted by the council without division.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea implemented a 4.99% council tax increase. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea reduced council tax support from 100% to 90%. Source
- Labour councillors claimed the changes would double the burden on Kensington and Chelsea's poorest. Source
- Havering Council approved a council tax increase in March 2026. Source
- The Havering decision followed a Labour Group amendment carried by six votes to three. Source
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