"The UK Statistics Authority indicated that Wandsworth Council's claim of freezing council tax could mislead taxpayers, as a precept for social care increased last year."
"Penny Young, interim chairwoman of the UKSA, noted that the term 'frozen' might lead residents to believe their total council tax bill would not increase, which is misleading."
Wandsworth Council has been criticized by the UK Statistics Authority for claiming to freeze council tax for four consecutive years. While the general council tax rate has remained unchanged since 2022, a 2% increase in the social care precept and additional tax from the Greater London Authority means total council tax bills have risen. The UKSA stated that the council's communications were unclear, potentially misleading residents about their overall tax obligations.
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