Stockport Council Approves New Charges Amid  ‘Poll Tax’ Claims

Stockport Council Approves New Charges Amid ‘Poll Tax’ Claims

Stockport residents face new bin charges and a council tax increase after budget approval; opposition calls it a “poll tax.” Stockport Council Approves New Charges Amid ‘Poll Tax’ Claims Stockport’s budget got approved after a three-hour meeting. New bin charges and higher council tax are coming, prompting an opposition member to call it a “poll…

Mole Valley Council Approves Budget with Maximum Council Tax Increase

Mole Valley Council Approves Budget with Maximum Council Tax Increase

Council approves budget despite financial challenges, raising council tax to the maximum allowed percentage. Mole Valley Council Approves Budget with Maximum Council Tax Increase Mole Valley Council approved its budget on February 18. Council tax will increase, reaching the maximum allowable amount. Band D property owners will pay £211.28 yearly, a 2.99% rise from £205.15.…