Council tax changes

• A majority of respondents (78%) support an increase in Council Tax, with most respondents (45%) supporting a 2% increase in Council Tax
• A majority of males support an increase of 2% in Council Tax, while more females support a 1% increase in Council Tax when compared to males
• Older demographics are more supportive of a 2% increase in Council Tax, while younger age groups favour a 1% increase

Base: Total sample (1,988)

This chart shows that 22% of respondents want no increase in Council Tax, 33% of respondents support a 1% increase in Council Tax, and 45% of respondents support a 2% increase in Council Tax

Base: Female (1,040) | Male (775)

This chart shows that 24% of males want no increase in council tax, 24% of males support a 1% increase in council tax, and 53% of males support a 2% increase in council tax. 20% of females want no increase in council tax, 40% of females support a 1% increase in council tax, and 40% of females support a 2% increase in council tax.

Base: 18-24 (66) | 25-34 (316) | 35-44 (311) | 45-54 (351) | 55-64 (420) | 65-74 (270) | 75+ (79)

This chart shows that of respondents aged 18 to 24 years: 29% want no increase in council tax, 41% support a 1% increase in council tax, and 30% support a 2% increase in council tax
Of respondents aged 25 to 34 years: 30% want no increase in council tax, 34% support a 1% increase in council tax, and 36% support a 2% increase in council tax
Of respondents aged 35 to 44 years: 24% want no increase in council tax, 33% support a 1% increase in council tax, and 43% support a 2% increase in council tax
Of respondents aged 45 to 54 years: 21% want no increase in council tax, 28% support a 1% increase in council tax, and 52% support a 2% increase in council tax
Of respondents aged 55 to 64 years: 16% want no increase in council tax, 37% support a 1% increase in council tax, and 47% support a 2% increase in council tax
Of respondents aged 65 to 74 years: 18% want no increase in council tax, 30% support a 1% increase in council tax, and 52% support a 2% increase in council tax
Of respondents aged 75 and over: 18% want no increase in council tax, 32% support a 1% increase in council tax, and 51% support a 2% increase in council tax