local council tax reduction scheme
Wandsworth Council is proposing a significant council tax increase, which could affect low-income households relying on the local council tax reduction scheme.
Wandsworth Council is currently addressing a projected £215 million budget deficit, leading to a proposed 94% council tax increase that would add £958 to annual bills. This substantial rise, presented by Deputy Leader Councillor Peter Graham in September 2026, would directly impact low-income households who rely on the local council tax reduction scheme to reduce their council tax liability.
The council attributes this projected deficit by 2030-31 to considerable cuts in government funding and the financial situation inherited from the previous administration. This financial challenge underpins the need for the proposed council tax hike, which, if approved, would bring the total annual bill to £1,978 for affected households.
The local council tax reduction scheme is a system administered by local authorities to reduce the council tax payable by eligible individuals or households. It provides support to those on low incomes by lowering their council tax liability.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council is proposing a 94% council tax hike. Source
- The hike would add £958 to annual bills. Source
- The proposed hike would bring the total annual bill to £1,978. Source
- Wandsworth Council faces a projected budget deficit of £215 million by 2030-31. Source
- Councillor Peter Graham presented the financial forecast in September 2026. Source
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