Belfast City Council has voted to increase rates by 5.99% for the 2025/26 financial year. The increase reflects rising National Insurance contributions and ongoing external pressures. The council aims to invest in frontline services, including parks and recycling collection, while striving for financial sustainability.
In a statement issued on Monday evening, Belfast City Council said elected members “have agreed an increase in the district rate for 2025/26 of 5.99 per cent”.* £0.40 for a terraced property* £0.39 for an apartment Council lors also agreed that the rate could be re-examined up until the date the rates must be legally set on February 15 - a move that could happen in the event of funds coming from the NI Executive to cover increases in National Insurance contributions.
“Like other organisations, the council has also been impacted by ongoing external pressures, including inflationary and pay pressures, but we have worked hard again this year to deliver significant savings to absorb these extra costs.
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