West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) planned to raise its council tax by the maximum of 4.99%, saying balancing the books has been “the toughest task yet” due to severe funding pressures.
The proposed £458.9m budget for 2026/27 will be shared between day-to-day spending on care, waste disposal, leisure, highways and housing services.
The proposed council tax rise in April will see the bill for a Band D property in West Northants rise by £93.16 for the year, taking the average charge to £1,960.14 annually, generating an additional £17m income, the council said.
The news came after North Northamptonshire Council planned for the maximum possible tax rise in 2026.