Members of the public could block council tax increases under proposals unveiled by the coalition government. (politics.co.uk)
Spending transparency, guaranteed referenda for council tax increases over 5 per cent and relaxed planning regulations all point to a Conservative win. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
In June 2006 Mr Woolas warned that the Government expected an average council tax increase in England of less than 5 per cent in 2007/8. (politics.co.uk)