Reform UK set to hike council tax in Kent by 5% - despite pledge to cut costs

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Kent County Council’s Department of Local Government Efficiency (Dolge) has identified £40m of potential savings - but council tax looks likely to go up next year

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A Reform UK-run council is reportedly set to raise council tax rates next year, despite cost-cutting measures inspired by those introduced by Elon Musk in the United States.

Reform UK set to hike council tax in Kent by 5% - despite pledge to cut costs

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