Reform council leaders accused of ‘rash promises’ on council tax cuts

Board warns anything less than maximum 5% council tax rise will put financial viability of council at risk

Reform UK council leaders have been accused of making “rash promises” after a local authority led by the party has been told it will have to increase council tax by the maximum amount, despite its election promises to cut costs.

Warwickshire county council has been warned by its executives that anything less than a 5% maximum council tax increase will put its financial viability at risk.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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