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London council could hike council tax by 150%

UK · 2026-10-04

Key takeaway

Hammersmith and Fulham Council warns it may need to raise council tax by 150% after its government grant falls from £150.5m in 2025/26 to £72.4m over four years.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerLabour's 'fair funding' review cuts Hammersmith and Fulham's government grant from £150.5m in 2025/26 to £72.4m over four years
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onthe council warns it may need to raise council tax by 150% to close the funding gap
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onSMEs in the borough face sharply higher premises costs, reducing margins and potentially forcing price increases or relocation
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youreduced local consumer spending as residents face higher council tax bills, hitting retail and hospitality SMEs in the borough

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Source: independent.co.uk

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