Minister urges council tax freeze

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Almost one fifth of local authorities in England are planning to increase council tax this year, despite the offer of government money if they freeze the charge.


A survey for the Local Government Chronicle found that 65 councils are planning a rise, some 18% of the total who are due to make council tax decisions next month and almost double last year's 35.
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