How much council tax will go up in Wigan, plus other changes

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Wigan’s final budget for 2025/26 has yet to be finalised but all the indications are that there will be a 4.99 per cent increase in council tax for residents.

Unlike some other authorities in Greater Manchester, there will be no extra charge for green bin collections - used for garden and food waste.

However, there will be 2.7 per cent increase in rent for tenants in social housing and garages from April 1. A report to the authority announcing the increase said: “There were no viable alternative options to be considered, as not setting the maximum level would threaten the viability of the housing revenue account, resulting in the potential inability to meet our statutory obligations.” It was also reported that ‘where appropriate’ service charge increases would be limited to 2.7pc.

However, properties with a concierge ‘would be looked at separately’. Senior councillors have so far been reluctant to specify the details of the final budget ahead the next full council meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday March 5.