Families face the highest council tax rises for almost two decades to pay for social care – with band D homes facing hikes of over £100. Harry Fone, grassroots campaign manager of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: 'Constant council tax rises are hitting residents hard, yet many people wonder exactly what they are getting for their money. Mr Sunak skirted round the details of the increases in his Commons speech yesterday, saying: 'We're investing in social care. Local authorities will have extra flexibility for council tax and adult social care precept, which together with £300 million of new grant funding, gives them access to an extra billion pounds to fund social care. Councils will be allowed to add 3 per cent to their bills to fund adult social care in their areas.

Source: Daily Mail November 25, 2020 23:12 UTC