http://www.local.gov.uk/web/guest/media-releases/-/journal_content/56/10180/6860400/NEWS

“Rising numbers of families on low incomes are likely to face bigger council tax bills this year because of a shortfall in government funding for council tax support..

Local authorities are warning that they will have to ask those earning the least to pay more council tax this year – or make even bigger cuts to already squeezed local services to meet the shortfall”.