Hammersmith and Fulham Council Warns of 150% Tax Hike
Hammersmith and Fulham Council may raise council tax by 150% for 2027/28 to offset significant central government funding cuts.
The Hammersmith and Fulham Council warned it may increase council tax by up to 150% for the 2027/28 period to maintain current services. This potential hike follows a central government fair funding review that will reduce the council's government grant from £150.5 million in 2025/26 to £72.4 million over the next four years.
Under a 150% increase scenario, Band D households would pay an additional £29.11 per week to broadly balance the budget. The council is among several local authorities granted powers to exceed the standard 5% tax cap next year to address these shortfalls.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government argues the review redirects funds from affluent areas to those hit hardest by austerity. However, the council contends that flawed deprivation measures ignore local poverty and the impact of previous cost-cutting efforts.
