City of Lincoln Council has officially approved a council tax freeze for 2026/27, following a meeting of Full Council on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
The decision follows a recent public consultation and the Executive’s earlier endorsement of the proposal.
The freeze is designed to help ease financial pressures on residents during the ongoing cost‑of‑living crisis.
The move comes in the context of the Government’s Fair Funding Review, which is addressing long‑standing inequalities in the way councils are funded, particularly those serving areas such as Lincoln, which has pockets of deprivation.
After around 15 years of underfunding, the council has historically relied more heavily on council tax than many better‑funded authorities.
In spite of ongoing underfunding, the council has consistently shown sound financial management, addressing an expanding budget gap while safeguarding the core services relied upon by residents.
The improved Government funding settlement now provides the council with the opportunity to offer some relief to residents through a one‑year council tax freeze.
Cllr Naomi Tweddle, Leader of City of Lincoln Council, said:
“Full Council’s approval of a council tax freeze reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting residents through continued cost‑of‑living pressures.
“We know many households across Lincoln continue to face significant financial challenges, and councillors were clear that we should do what we can to help.
“Thanks to the improved funding settlement, we are able to freeze our share of council tax for the coming year. This offers residents some reassurance at a time when every cost matters, while still allowing us to protect vital local services.”