After section 127(3) of the Local Government Act 1989 insert —
"(4) The Council must ensure that, if applicable, the budget also contains a statement—
(a) that the Council intends to apply for a special Order to increase the Council's average rate cap for the financial year under section 185E; or
(b) that the Council has made an application to the Essential Services Commission for a special Order under section 185E and is waiting for the outcome of the application; or
(c) that a special Order has been made in respect of the Council and a higher cap applies for the financial year.".