Falkirk Council considers a tax rise up to 20 percent, plus fee increases & service cuts, to tackle a large budget shortfall. Falkirk Council Tax Could Rise Up To 20 Percent To Balance Budget Falkirk Council might raise council tax a lot. The rise could be as high as 20 percent. Other fees will likely…
Edinburgh confirms an 8% council tax rise despite government warnings to limit increases. Edinburgh Council Approves Significant Council Tax Increase Edinburgh will raise council tax eight percent. The council voted on this increase Thursday. The Labour group leads the local government there, ignoring John Swinney’s request to limit increases, saying they must protect public services.…
House prices in Gwynedd declined after new restrictions on second homes. Some celebrate, while others express concerns about long-term effects. Wales House Prices Fall After Second Home Rules Affect Market Hey, guess what’s happening in Gwynedd, Wales? House prices are actually dropping. It’s like, a 3% dip this last quarter alone! Apparently, things have been…
Tax increase of 5% sparks outrage. Residents concerned about finances. Council defends spending. Gloucestershire Residents React Angrily to Council Tax Hike The county councillors approved the new budget. It increases taxes for homes in Gloucestershire by about 5%. This happens even though the council has good reserve funds, and people online are worried about the…
Midlothian councillors are poised to approve a 10% council tax rise to address a significant budget shortfall. Midlothian Council Considers 10 Percent Council Tax Increase Midlothian might raise council tax by 10%. East Lothian did the same thing. Councillors will likely approve this increase next week. Budget papers already support the rise. Future increases are…
Scottish Borders Council approved a 10% council tax increase, defying government requests for smaller rises. Scottish Borders Council Approves Largest Council Tax Increase The Scottish Borders will raise council tax by 10%. They voted on it Thursday morning. A Band D property will pay £1,491, up from £1,356. The council expects to gain £7 million.…
Fife Council approves an 8.2% council tax rise despite government wishes to limit increases across Scotland. Fife Council Confirms 8.2 Percent Council Tax Increase in Scotland Fife Council will raise council tax by 8.2 percent. They voted on the budget and tax increase Thursday. The meeting started at 10 a.m. This increase goes against John…
Merseyside residents might pay £5 more via council tax for enhanced fire and rescue services funding in 2025/26. Merseyside Fire Service Costs Could Rise Through Council Tax Merseyside might raise fire service fees. It would happen through your council tax. They want to boost funds for fire officers. The fire authority will finalize its budget…
Council faces a £52.2M budget gap due to rising service demands. Bankruptcy looms without tax hikes plus government backing. Somerset Council Faces Bankruptcy Without Council Tax Hike, Support Somerset Council is struggling. They might not balance next year’s budget. The council has a £52.2 million budget gap. This gap is for the 2025/26 financial year…
Council tax in St. Helens and Liverpool could rise by 4.99%. Funds target services like social care and town regeneration. Merseyside Council Tax: Maximum Increase Proposed for Some Residents St. Helens council could increase your council tax. The increase could be 4.99%. Next week, councillors will discuss the budget. A council report suggests the tax…