Reform councils to raise taxes despite campaign pledges

All councils controlled by the Reform party plan to increase local taxes, though Reform sources say a handful expect to keep rises below the rate of inflation. The article notes party figures had pledged to cut wasteful spending but leaders are facing rising costs similar to other councils.

All councils under Reform control are reported to be moving ahead with plans to raise local taxes. Reform sources say a small number of those councils expect increases to remain below the rate of inflation. The party campaigned on promises to save "a lot of money" from what it described as wasteful spending. Reform leaders are reported to be facing similar pressures to other councils amid spiralling costs. Key facts: - All councils controlled by the Reform party are reported to be increasing local taxes. - Reform sources said a handful of those councils expect to keep rises below the rate of inflation. - The article quotes Nigel Farage and other party figures promising savings from "wasteful spending" during the campaign. - Reform leaders have faced, as reported, pressures similar to other councils because of spiralling costs. Summary: The reported tax increases mean residents in areas run by Reform may see higher local bills despite campaign promises. Some councils say they will limit rises to below inflation. Undetermined at this time.