Hammersmith and Fulham sets out council tax rise scenarios of up to 150%
The council says a new funding settlement could cut its government grant by more than half. The largest proposed increase would apply to its council tax element in 2027/28.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has outlined possible council tax increases of 100%, 125% and 150% for 2027/28, saying cuts under a new government funding settlement could leave it facing a major budget shortfall. The scenarios are not a confirmed decision.
A report due to be published on Monday says the 150% scenario would broadly balance the council’s budget on current assumptions. For a Band D household, it would mean an extra £29.11 a week.
The proposed increases apply to the council’s tax element, which excludes the Greater London Authority precept. The current Band D bill is £1,519 a year including that precept.
The report says a 100% increase would leave a £46.1m budget shortfall, while a 125% increase would leave a £20.6m shortfall. Hammersmith and Fulham says its government funding will fall from £150.5m in 2025/26 to £72.4m over the next four years.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said councils decide their own tax levels and should put taxpayers first. It said more than £78bn had been made available for council finances next year, with most of the funding unringfenced.
