financial gap
Barking and Dagenham Council approved a Council Tax increase to address its financial shortfall for the 2026-27 financial year.
Barking and Dagenham Council approved a 4.99% Council Tax increase in February 2026, including a 2% adult social care precept, to address rising costs and demand. This decision, made by the Assembly, was part of the 2026-27 budget framework and medium-term financial strategy approval, aiming to manage the financial gap.
The approved budget framework also incorporated £8.7 million in savings, with £1.8 million generated from invest-to-save proposals, alongside £32.8 million in growth funding. No further council discussions or decisions on the financial gap, which is a shortfall between projected income and expenditure, are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council approved a 4.99% Council Tax increase in February 2026. Source
- The tax hike includes a 2% adult social care precept. Source
- The approved budget framework incorporates £8.7 million in savings. Source
- £1.8 million of savings are from invest-to-save proposals. Source
- £32.8 million in growth funding was approved. Source
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