# Average council tax bill is set to hit £3,000 in just five years, warn Tories

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/average-council-tax-bill-is-set-to-hit-3000-in-just-five-years-warn-tories/
- Published: 2026-11-09T00:05:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T00:21:29+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16276801/Average-council-tax-bill-set-hit-3-000-five-years.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Government, Politics, Space, Technology, World

## Key points

- Average band D council tax could reach £2,958 by 2031–32.
- Forecast receipts rise from £54 billion to £70 billion.
- Councils make annual decisions on increases in England.

## Summary

Budget figures suggest total council tax receipts will rise from £54 billion in 2026–27 to £70 billion by 2031–32. Conservative Party analysis says the average band D bill could reach £2,958 a year, nearly £600 more than this year, raising concerns about pressure on household finances.

The figures are an Office for Budget Responsibility forecast, which assumes council tax rates rise by 4.4% and 4.3% in coming years, alongside growth in the number of households. Councils in England can raise bills by up to 5% a year without a local referendum, but decisions are made locally; the Government says it expects councils to put taxpayers first. Conservatives argue the projected increase would outweigh a £100 council tax payment announced by the Chancellor.

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