East Suffolk Council authorized a tax rise. Reserves are still needed for a funding shortfall, despite the increase. East Suffolk Approves Max Tax Hike Despite Need for Financial Reserves The council authorized a Council Tax increase. They still need reserves to cover a funding shortfall. East Suffolk councillors convened on Wednesday evening. They talked about…
A Powys council member proposes using reserve funds to decrease the planned 8.9% council tax increase for residents. Powys Council Urged to Use Reserves for Council Tax Relief A Powys council member wants to use reserve funds. These funds could lower council tax for residents. The council met on February 20 to set the budget.…
Tom Ormerod resigned from Pendle Council following revelations of unpaid council tax and poor attendance. Pendle Councillor Resigns Amid Unpaid Tax and Missed Meetings So, Tom Ormerod quit. He was a Tory councillor in Colne. Pendle Council told councillors this in an email yesterday. Turns out, Tom owed back council tax, totaling £3,835 over three…
Four councils in north-west England will receive millions in government funding to improve local services and cover budget shortfalls. Government Boosts Funding for Ailing Councils Across England England’s councils are facing tough times right now, and some need extra money. Four councils in the north-west will get millions. Cheshire East receives £43 million as a…
Burnley proposes a 2% tax rise after a financial turnaround. Budget focuses on safety, environment, and green spaces. Burnley Council Tax Rise: £98k Loss Transforms into £11k Surplus They want to freeze councillor pay. This covers both this year and the next. The Full Council will vote on this Tuesday, March 4. The finance boss,…
Fife council tax bills to jump 8.2%. Band D properties will pay around £113 more yearly. Fife Council Tax Bands See Significant Increase for Property Owners Hey, so some council tax news. Both the Scottish Borders and Glasgow will see increases in 2025/26. Council tax bills in Fife will jump by 8.2%. East Lothian bills…
Councilors will vote on a potential 8.9% council tax increase, the largest in years, to cover rising employee costs. West Lothian Council Tax Could Rise By 8.9% After Freeze Years West Lothian councillors will vote on council tax Tuesday. They might agree to raise it by 8.95%. This increase would be the largest in several…
Glasgow’s council tax is set to rise by 7.5% in 2025/26, impacting all property bands. Funds aid essential services. Glasgow Council Tax Bands See New Rates After Council Budget Change Glasgow council tax will increase. The rise happens in 2025/26. Fife bills will rise by 8.2%. Scottish Borders and East Lothian go up 10%. Other…
Council tax in Scottish Borders is going up. See the new annual costs per property band after the 10% increase. Scottish Borders Council Tax Rates Rise: Band Costs Explained Hey, guess what? Some council tax bills are going up soon. Fife’s bills will increase by 8.2% in 2025/26. Glasgow’s are rising by 7.5% during that…
Waltham Forest council tax will rise 4.99% in April, adding £100 yearly for band-D homes due to budget pressures. Council Tax to Increase by £100 Annually in Waltham Forest Waltham Forest’s council tax will increase in April. It will go up by 4.99%. People in band-D homes will pay £100 more a year. Senior councillors…