Households in Merthyr face 4.95% rise in council tax

A 4.95% council tax increase is being planned for Merthyr Tydfil residents next year.

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Budget proposals for 2026-27 were due to go before cabinet and full council this week and include a proposed budget of £183.69m.

On council tax, the proposals say the initial provisional local government settlement would have meant a further increase in the level of council tax was needed for next year, but in light of the final settlement a 4.95% is proposed which will “avoid excessive increases in council tax and maintain as many services as possible”.

This results in a Band D council tax of £2,186.33 for 2026-27 and equates to an additional requirement of £103.12 for 2026-27, equivalent to £1.98 per week.