Do you think the government should limit how much councils can increase council tax by, or should councils be allowed to increase council tax without a limit?

Do you think the government should limit how much councils can increase council tax by, or should councils be allowed to increase council tax without a limit? Published on 14 November 2024 → Survey conducted on 14 November 2024 on 5169 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Government should limit how much councils can increase council tax by

82%

Councils should be allowed to increase council tax without a limit

Don’t know

11%

Government should limit how much councils can increase council tax by

82%

Councils should be allowed to increase council tax without a limit

Don’t know

11%

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