Croydon Council was given special permission to make the 15% increase without holding a referendum.
By Adriana ElguetaCouncillors in Croydon have rejected a 15% increase in council tax which would have seen bills rise substantially.
Last month the struggling authority was given special permission by the government to make the increase without holding a referendum. Labour, Green and Liberal Democrat councillors all voted down the plan and called for the Conservative mayor to come back with new proposals.The 15% rise would have meant the average household in Croydon would pay an extra £235 a year, taking bills to over £2,000.
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