Households across Bassetlaw are set to see an increase in their council tax bills this year, with Band D properties expected to pay an additional £112.39. The rise comes as councils across Nottinghamshire set their tax proposals for the upcoming financial year, which begins in April.
The increase in Bassetlaw is made up of several components:
- Bassetlaw District Council: £5.98 more per year
- Nottinghamshire County Council: £87.46 more per year
- Nottinghamshire Police: £13.95 more per year
- Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue: £5 more per year
This follows a wider trend across the county, where most councils are increasing tax rates to cover rising costs and budget shortfalls. Nottingham City Council is imposing the highest increase, with Band D properties set to pay £126.50 more this year. In contrast, Ashfield District Council has announced a tax freeze, meaning residents there will not see an increase from their district council – though they will still pay more due to rises from other authorities.
All tax increases are subject to final approval in budget meetings scheduled for March. Local leaders argue that the increases are necessary to maintain essential services, though they acknowledge the additional burden on residents already facing cost-of-living pressures.
For Bassetlaw residents, this means another expense to account for in household budgets. While the district council’s portion of the tax rise is relatively small, the overall increase reflects growing financial pressures on public services across the region.
