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Wandsworth Council is discussing a proposed 94% Council Tax hike for 2027/28, an amount subject to collection rates.

Wandsworth Council's Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard in October 2026 about a proposed 94% Council Tax hike for 2027/28. This significant increase in Council Tax, an amount owed by residents, is part of a Medium-Term Financial Strategy to address a substantial budget gap.

The council's financial sustainability is threatened by a projected 40% reduction in government funding, amounting to £84 million annually by 2029/30, as explained by the Cabinet Member for Finance, Councillor Graham. The proposed Council Tax hike aims to mitigate this funding reduction.

Key facts

  1. Wandsworth Council proposes a 94% Council Tax hike in 2027/28. Source
  2. The Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard this proposal in October 2026. Source
  3. The council faces a projected 40% reduction in government funding by 2029/30. Source
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