In a move that has left many residents of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, scrambling to make ends meet, the local council has announced plans to significantly hike the council tax. The proposed increase, which is set to come into effect on 1 October 2026, would see council tax bills soar by as much as 15% forBand A properties, with higher Band properties facing even steeper increases.
According to council officials, the decision to raise council tax was made necessary by a combination of factors, including a squeeze on local government funding and a growing number of residents relying on council services. While the council has vowed to use the additional revenue to fund essential services and infrastructure projects, many residents are expressing concerns about the impact the hike will have on their already stretched finances.
Burnham’s residents are among those who stand to be hit hardest by the proposed council tax increase, with many already struggling to make ends meet on limited incomes. Local business owners are also warning that the hike could have a devastating impact on the town’s economy, as residents are forced to cut back on discretionary spending.