Wrexham Councillors Approve Council Tax Increase Proposal

Wrexham Councillors Approve Council Tax Increase Proposal

Wrexham councillors voted to approve a council tax increase, with 34 in favor and 18 against at a recent Guildhall meeting. Wrexham Councillors Approve Council Tax Increase Proposal The council board proposed budget changes earlier this month. They suggested raising Council Tax for many homes; the average Band D household could see a 9.5% increase,…

Scottish Borders Residents Face Ten Percent Council Tax Increase

Scottish Borders Residents Face Ten Percent Council Tax Increase

Council approves a 10% tax hike, citing funding gaps. Band D properties will pay £135 more annually. Scottish Borders Residents Face Ten Percent Council Tax Increase Hey, guess what I just read? Council tax is going up by 10%! They decided this at a council meeting. The council tax in the area is pretty low…

Welsh Government Funding Could Lower Ceredigion Council Tax Increase

Welsh Government Funding Could Lower Ceredigion Council Tax Increase

Ceredigion may raise taxes less due to a Welsh Government funding boost. A smaller council tax increase is possible. Welsh Government Funding Could Lower Ceredigion Council Tax Increase Ceredigion council might raise taxes less than expected. The Welsh government gave councils a funding boost, which could mean a smaller council tax increase for residents. The…

Brentwood Council Freezes Car Park Fees in 2025/6 Budget

Brentwood Council Freezes Car Park Fees in 2025/6 Budget

Brentwood Council’s 2025/6 budget freezes car park charges, increases council tax by 2.99%, and invests in local services. Brentwood Council Freezes Car Park Fees in 2025/6 Budget Brentwood councillors agreed on the budget at a meeting on February 13. Council tax will increase by 2.99 percent for the year 2025/26. A Band D property will…

Council Tax Hikes Loom in Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow Face Increases

Council Tax Hikes Loom in Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow Face Increases

Scottish councils may raise taxes up to 10% as freeze ends. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife, and others to vote on increases for 2025/26. Council Tax Hikes Loom in Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow Face Increases Hey, so Scotland’s council taxes are going up. They might rise way more than inflation! A freeze on tax hikes is ending in…

Glasgow Council Tax Set for Biggest Rise in Years After Deal

Glasgow Council Tax Set for Biggest Rise in Years After Deal

Glasgow residents will see a 7.5% council tax increase. The rise funds essential services, schools, and infrastructure. Glasgow Council Tax Set for Biggest Rise in Years After Deal Hey, so there’s news about the city budget. People will be paying more in council tax, but more money will go to important stuff. The council tax…

Durham County Council Approves Council Tax Increase After Close Vote

Durham County Council Approves Council Tax Increase After Close Vote

Council tax in County Durham will rise after a narrow vote, as leaders cite financial pressures and differing political views. Durham County Council Approves Council Tax Increase After Close Vote Durham Council’s budget passed yesterday. Some councillors opposed it; fifty-nine councillors voted yes, while fifty-seven voted no. Leaders say finances will be tough, and they…

Maldon District Council Approves its Budget for 2025/2026

Maldon District Council Approves its Budget for 2025/2026

Council approves budget including council tax increase of £232.01 annually for Band D properties. Maldon District Council Approves its Budget for 2025/2026 The council decided to increase council tax. This happened at the last council meeting and is part of next year’s budget plan. Band D property owners will pay more; they will now pay…

Waltham Forest Facing £23 Million Cuts to Avert Bankruptcy

Waltham Forest Facing £23 Million Cuts to Avert Bankruptcy

Council must cut £23m in services, raise council tax, and end free parking to avoid a section 114 notice next year. Waltham Forest Facing £23 Million Cuts to Avert Bankruptcy Waltham Forest Council faces big budget issues. They need to cut £23 million next year. This will prevent serious financial problems. The 2025/26 budget includes…

Clyde Tunnel Toll, Glasgow Congestion Charge Under Consideration

Clyde Tunnel Toll, Glasgow Congestion Charge Under Consideration

Glasgow considers a toll for non residents using the Clyde Tunnel and a congestion charge to boost city funds. Clyde Tunnel Toll, Glasgow Congestion Charge Under Consideration Glasgow sets its budget for 2025/2026 this Thursday. They plan to raise council tax to fund city investments. Some drivers might have their plates scanned. This aims to…