Emergency Budget: council tax could be frozen in England

The Government says it will work in partnership with local authorities toimplement the hold in 2011/12 but it hasn't guaranteed freezes for all households.

Osborne said: "We will offer a deal to local authorities in England.

"If you can keep your cost increases low, then we will help you to freeze council tax for one year from next April."

He estimates the average family will be £35 better off next year as a result.

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