On 26 February 2026, Telford & Wrekin Council approved a 4.99 per cent council tax increase for the 2026/27 financial year to fund support for vulnerable residents in Telford, Shropshire.
The total increase includes a 2.99 per cent general rise and a 2 per cent charge specifically used for adult social care services. For an average household in Band B, this change will add approximately £1.20 to their weekly bill.
Council leaders confirmed that 70p of every pound spent, which totals around £150 million, will be used to help children and adults who need the most support. Even with this increase, the council stated that its tax rates remain the lowest in the Midlands region.
To balance the budget, the local authority plans to find £19.1 million through savings and other ways of making money. At the same time, the council has committed to a £500 million investment plan for community improvements and buildings.
This spending plan includes money for 100 new school places for children with special educational needs and 10 new homes for local veterans. The budget also continues to fund a £2 cap on single bus fares across the borough and provides over £100 million for transport and road repairs.
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