Consultation on council tax freeze

Residents can have their say on City of Lincoln Council’s proposed tax freeze for the next financial year.

Councillors approved the freeze on its share of council tax for 2026/27 in January in a move designed to ease financial pressures on residents during a continuing cost-of-living crisis.

The proposed freeze follows the Government’s Fair Funding Review, which is addressing long-standing inequalities in the way councils are funded, particularly those serving more deprived areas, such as Lincoln.

The council says the proposal comes after around 15 years of being underfunded and relying more heavily on the property levy than many better-funded authorities, but it has now received an improved government funding settlement.

The proposal to freeze council tax will go to Full Council in March for final sign-off. It will be part of residents’ bills next year as the council tax is also made up of levies from Lincolnshire County Council and Lincolnshire Police.

City council Leader Cllr Naomi Tweddle said: “The Executive’s agreement to consult on a proposed council tax freeze reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting residents through continued cost-of-living pressures.

 “The improved funding settlement from the Government gives us the flexibility to provide some relief, without compromising our financial stability.

“Freezing our share of council tax for 2026/27 would offer some short-term relief for residents at a challenging time, and we want to hear the public’s views before a final decision is made.”

The public consultation is now live where you can have your say.