Sign the Letter: Give Somerset Residents a Say on £200 Council Tax Rise

Somerset Council plans to raise Council Tax by a staggering £200 this year - meaning you could be paying £900 more overall in Council Tax since the Liberal Democrats took control of Somerset Council in 2022.

Normally, a rise of this size triggers a public referendum, giving you the final say. Instead, for the second year in a row, the Liberal Democrats are seeking special permission from the Government to bypass the standard cap entirely.

Before asking people to shoulder another above referendum limit council tax increase increase of 11%, the Liberal Democrats at Somerset Council should give residents a say.

Our letter urges Liberal Democrat-run Somerset Council to commit publicly to consulting residents before any proposal to raise council tax above the referendum limit is brought forward.

Add your name to our letter at the bottom of the page if you agree 👇🏻

The letter will be presented to Somerset Council on Wednesday 11th February

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