funding reforms
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is proposing a Council Tax increase to address financial challenges for the 2026/27 financial year.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council proposed a nearly 3% Council Tax increase for the 2026/27 financial year in January 2026. This proposed rise, which includes a social care precept, aims to generate an estimated £4.4 million annually. The council stated this funding is essential for financial resilience and to meet increasing demand and inflation.
This proposal by Hammersmith and Fulham Council is a local response to the ongoing challenges in how local government services are financed. No further council discussions or decisions regarding broader funding reforms are currently scheduled in the provided information.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council proposed a nearly 3% Council Tax increase for 2026/27. Source
- The proposed increase includes a social care precept. Source
- It aims to generate an estimated £4.4 million annually. Source
- The proposal was discussed on January 27, 2026. Source
- The increase would be an additional 92 pence per week for Band D properties. Source
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