Council tax set to rise by around 10p per week

But parking charges will be frozen in bid to try and bring more people into the town

- By Kerry Ashdown Local Democracy Reporter

STAFFORD Borough residents are set to see the tax they pay for services such as bin collections and maintenance of public open spaces go up by around 10p a week from April.

A 2.99 per cent increase in council tax is being considered by Stafford Borough Council for 2026/2027, which would mean households living in Band D properties would see their annual bill rise from £178.75 to £184.09.

Councillor Ralph Cooke, the borough authority’s cabinet member for resources, said the 2.99 per cent increase was the maximum rise that could be imposed without triggering a referendum on proposals.

He added at last week's cabinet meeting that while the authority collects all council tax and precepts in the borough, it retains only around 10 per cent of the total monies, with the rest going to the county council, police and fire services, and parish and town councils.