Biggest council tax hikes in English cities revealed as some residents pay extra £150

Council tax bills across England have jumped up again this month with some residents paying an extra £150 a year for their local services.

Data from home insurance home insurance comparison site comparing 13 English cities found tax for a typical Band D property increased from £2,266 a year to £2,2385 a year, a £119 increase.

For the second consecutive year, residents in Birmingham and Nottingham face the biggest rise in their bills. Birmingham hiked its rates by 7.49%, and it would have been more had the Government not intervened to curb the proposed 10% hike.

This meant a £153.24 increase in rates, going up from £2,083.76 to £2,237 a year. Tax rates in Nottingham increased by 4.99%, the usual maximum councils can increase their rates without holding a referendum.

Residents in the Midlands city pay an extra £126.50 after the increase, with rates moving up from £2,529.69 to £2,656.19.

These were how the 13 cities compared for council tax increases:

Birmingham - £153.24 increase, up from £2,083.76 to £2,237.00

Nottingham - £126.50 increase, up from £2,529.69 to £2,656.19

Liverpool - £126.04 increase, up from £2,420.39 to £2,546.44

Bristol - £123.57 increase, up from £2,460.32 to £2,583.89

York - £120.27 increase, up from £2,038.66 to £2,158.93

Newcastle - £119.55 increase, up from £2,292.04 to £2,411.59

Brighton -£117.73 increase, up from £2,338.06 to £2,455.79

Sheffield - £115.43 increase, up from £2,268.65 to £2,384.08

Manchester - £114.78 increase, up from £2,068.25 to £2,183.03

Exeter - £109.68 increase, up from £2,270.22 to £2,379.90

Southampton - £109.45 increase, up from £2,156.99 to £2,266.44

Cambridge - £106.46 increase, up from £2,248.95 to £2,355.41

Norwich - £106.36 increase, up from £2,285.23 to £2,391.59.

With the recent hike in bills, experts at Quotezone.co.uk have urged people to check if they are eligible for a discount on their bill.

Greg Wilson, savings expert and CEO of the group, said: "This month has seen all council tax payments increase, so it's important households understand their bills and what the price hikes mean for their annual budgets.

"Single-adult households are eligible for a 25% discount on council tax. There are also several exemptions from council tax payments, such as full-time students and live-in carers."

When working out how many people live in a property for council tax reasons, some people are not counted and are classed as 'disregarded people'.

This includes a person aged under 18 and some types of student such as a full-time student on a degree level or postgraduate course or a student nurse.

Someone with a learning disabilities or a severe mental impairment may also not count, as long as they claim an eligible benefit such as Universal Credit with limited capability for work or work related activity or Attendance Allowance.

Citizens Advice has an with more information about the council tax discounts available and who qualifies.