The phrase "council tax rises" refers to an increase in the amount of money that people are required to pay as part of their local council taxes. Full definition
We have provided sufficient resources to ensure local authorities can keep overall council tax rises substantially below 5 per cent. (politics.co.uk)
And true to its word the Government announced in June 2008 that it would take action to tackle excessive council tax rises set by eight authorities for 2008/9. (politics.co.uk)
Review George Osborne's speech to the Tory party conference, in which he pledged to freeze council tax rises for two years. (politics.co.uk)