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…
Leicester residents face council tax and rent increases as the council struggles with significant budget shortfalls. Leicester Council Tax and Rent to Rise Amidst Budget Cuts Leicester council tax will increase in April. The council approved a 4.99% rise, which is the maximum increase allowed. Band B properties will pay £1.44 more weekly, generating about…
South Gloucestershire council tax will rise by 4.99% after councillors approved a budget deal due to rising costs. South Gloucestershire Approves Council Tax Hike Amid Budget Concerns South Gloucestershire council tax will rise 4.99% in April. Councillors agreed to a tough budget. Social care costs are rising quickly. Residents may not see much benefit. The…
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.…
Coventry council tax may increase by 5.1%, adding nearly £97 to bills as residents voice concerns. Coventry Council Tax Could Rise Amid Resident Concerns Over High Costs Coventry residents may see council tax rise by 5.1%. Some people already think taxes are “too high,” and the average bill could increase by nearly £97 if the…