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Hammersmith and Fulham Council is proposing a council tax increase to bolster financial resilience and protect its funding position for 2026/27.
In January 2026, Hammersmith and Fulham Council proposed a nearly 3% council tax increase for the 2026/27 financial year, including a social care precept. This proposed rise, discussed at a budget meeting, aims to generate an estimated £4.4 million annually to ensure financial resilience and protect the council's funding position.
The council described this additional funding as essential for meeting challenges from increasing demand and inflation, while balancing the impact on local taxpayers. These funds contribute to the financial reserves accumulated from council tax and business rates, which support the council's financial stability.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council proposed a nearly 3% council tax increase for the 2026/27 financial year in January 2026. Source
- The proposed increase includes a social care precept. Source
- This rise is estimated to generate £4.4 million annually. Source
- The proposal was discussed at a budget meeting on January 27, 2026. Source
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