COUNCIL tax could increase by as much as £120 a year.
Under new plans drawn up by the Treasury, local authorities may be able to put up bills by a maximum of 5% next year, The Telegraph reports.
It would mean average family homeowners in Band D could be charged more than £2,000 in council tax from April.
Rutland Council charges Band D households £2,365.56 – the highest amount in the country.
If they put up their bills by 5% the total would go up to £2,486.21 – an increase of more than £120.
Other areas will see their bills increase by £100 or £110.
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Inflation is expected to fall but currently stands at 4.6%, meaning the rises are likely to exceed inflation.
Local authorities will not decide until the new year by how much they will increase council tax.
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