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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council allocates £30,000 for John Archer statue
Wandsworth Council has agreed to allocate £30,000 towards a statue of John Archer, London's first Black mayor. The decision has drawn criticism from Labour councillors, who argue the funds could be better used for services, especially with a proposed 94 per cent council tax increase.
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Council & Politics · LondonFour London boroughs submit revised funding bids as Fair Funding Review 2.0 threatens up to 58% cuts
Leaders of Wandsworth, Richmond, Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea councils handed revised funding proposals to the Treasury on Thursday. The Fair Funding Review 2.0 could cut their central grants by 40‑58% by 2029, prompting Wandsworth to propose a 94% tax rise and the closure of its cost‑of‑living reserve.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council's £70m tax hike plan lacks detail
Barnet Council's Financial Sustainability Plan projects an additional £70 million in council tax revenue annually for three years. However, the plan, which aims to generate £200 million in financial benefits by 2029/30, does not detail how this will be achieved through service reductions or asset sales.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council proposes £568m budget with 4.99% tax rise
Croydon Council has put forward a £568 million budget for 2027/28, which includes a proposed 4.99% increase in council tax. The plans aim to continue the council's financial recovery and improve essential services for residents.
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Council & Politics · Hammersmith & FulhamHammersmith and Fulham council tax could rise 150%
Hammersmith and Fulham council is considering a council tax increase of up to 150% for Band D properties, which would raise annual bills to £2,522.50. This measure is being explored due to a projected 40% reduction in the council's annual budget, attributed to central government funding changes.
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Council & Politics · LondonWaltham Forest Council to cut council tax support by 10% for vulnerable households
Waltham Forest Council plans to reduce council tax relief for people with limited capability for work or children under five. The change would save £970,000 annually, strip support from 7,079 households and boost aid for 2,343, with a decision due in December 2026.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon council tax support cuts could hit 19,000 residents
Croydon Council is considering cuts to its council tax support scheme, which could increase bills for up to 19,000 low-income and disabled residents. The proposed changes aim to save between £3.6 million and £12 million annually.
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Local News · LondonWandsworth Council raises council tax by 94% for 2026‑27
Wandsworth Council announced a 94% rise in council tax for the 2026‑27 financial year, the largest jump in recent history. The Independent noted that legal action may be taken against the government over the decision. Residents can now lodge objections through the usual pre‑consultation process.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth councils challenge £100m funding cut
Council leaders from Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth sent a letter to the Prime Minister on 20 August, warning that the Fairer Funding Review will strip £108 million, £100 million and £84 million respectively over four years. They intend to use legal powers to contest the cuts, while residents face possible tax hikes and service reductions.
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Local News · LondonLondon robotaxis delayed, Ealing buys 95 flats, Wandsworth to appeal 160% tax hike
The Guardian says robotaxi pilots will not start this year, Ealing Council will purchase 95 new‑build flats in Acton for its tenants, and Wandsworth Council together with the Conservative Party plan to appeal a proposed 160% council‑tax rise, according to Politics Home.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council to review council tax and bin collections to close £200m gap
Barnet Council plans to increase council tax and reduce bin collection frequency to address a £200 million structural deficit. A report by Cipfa recommends reviewing the historically low Band D rate of £2,060, while the council aims to close the gap by March 2029 through savings and efficiencies.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council Deletes Post on Financial Crisis Before By-Election
Wandsworth Council removed a Facebook post warning of a 'serious financial crisis' days before a by-election that could decide control of the borough. Labour claimed the Conservatives breached neutrality rules, while the Tory deputy leader cited a £137m annual budget gap due to government funding cuts.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster Council faces £160m budget gap after £100m government funding cut
Westminster City Council must close a £160 million budget gap after the UK government cut its funding by almost half over four years. A public survey runs until 30 September 2026 to guide spending cuts and council tax increases, which could triple bills for Band D properties.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster Council launches budget survey as funding halves by 2029
Westminster City Council will ask 200,000 residents to rank services as it faces a £160m budget gap by 2029. Government funding falls from £219m to £119m over four years, forcing cuts or tax rises beyond the 4.99% cap.
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