Richmond Council Tax Hike 2026: Balancing the Budget to Save Essential Services
Richmond Council has published high-stakes budget proposals for 2026/27, facing a massive 58% real-terms funding cut. The administration plans to balance the books by implementing a 4.99% council tax increase, split between core services and the adult social care precept. Despite these financial pressures, key community assets like libraries, leisure centers, and parks remain protected. Discover how this decision impacts your household and what it means for the borough’s most vulnerable residents. Click to read the full breakdown of the new tax bands and efficiency plans!