Wandsworth Council Freezing Council Tax
Wandsworth Council is freezing your council tax this year to help in the Cost of Living crisis.
Residents in Wandsworth will pay the lowest average council tax in the country. Freezing the main element of council tax is a key part of the council's plan to deliver a fairer, compassionate, more sustainable borough.
In the video council leader Simon Hogg explains more.
Alongside a freeze in council tax, the council have announced that they will:
- Provide free monthly mega skips, guarantee to keep your weekly bin collection and expand the food waste collection pilot.
- Deliver 1,000 new council homes, plus introduce landlord licensing to protect private renters.
- Work with residents to support 800 Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.
Wandsworth Council has launched the biggest Cost of Living response in London, with a £5 million fund to help residents with soaring bills. This work includes:
- Free school uniforms for hard-pressed families, activities for young people and meals for children in the school holidays.
- Free swimming and gym sessions for families who receive universal credit or free school meals.
- Libraries and children’s centres became welcoming Warm Spaces over the winter months.
- Wandsworth is freezing the main element of the council tax. There will be an increase of 2% in the social care levy, to support the NHS and care for our most vulnerable residents.
Wandsworth is a fantastic place to live. Our strong, diverse communities represent the best of modern Britain. Our plan will help keep Wandsworth special and make sure all residents can share the fantastic opportunities our borough provides.