Council Tax increase for the upcoming financial year
Barking and Dagenham Council approved a 4.99% Council Tax increase for the 2026-27 financial year.
Barking and Dagenham Council approved a 4.99% Council Tax increase for the 2026-27 financial year in February 2026. This decision, made during an Assembly meeting, includes a 2% adult social care precept. The rise will result in an annual increase of £80.23 for households in Band D properties, aiming to address rising costs and demand in vital services.
The approved budget framework for 2026-27 also incorporates £8.7 million in savings, with £1.8 million from invest-to-save proposals, alongside £32.8 million in growth funding. No further discussions or decisions regarding the Council Tax increase for the upcoming financial year are currently scheduled in the provided material.
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