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COUNCIL TAX

BCP asks Government to raise tax referendum cap

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has approached the Government over increasing its council tax by more than 4.99% without a referendum.

By Martin Ford | 05 January 2026

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has approached the Government over increasing its council tax by more than 4.99% without a referendum.

Its rates could increase by a reported 7.4%, should the council press ahead with the proposals.

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