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Council tax rises 'require poll'

Council tax rises 'require poll'
Big council tax rises planned for next year were ruled out yesterday when the Government imposed an effective 3.5% cap. Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary, angered local authorities by confirming that any council setting an increase over this amount would trigger a local referendum. If more than 50% of people reject the rise the council would be forced to reverse the decision.

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