England Council Tax Set to Rise as Essex Increases Rates by 3.75%

England Council Tax Set to Rise as Essex Increases Rates by 3.75%

Council tax rates are rising across England, with Essex confirming a 3.75% increase for the upcoming financial year. England Council Tax Set to Rise as Essex Increases Rates by 3.75% Most English homes will see higher council tax for a third year. Councils are finalizing their plans now. Essex will increase their rates by over…

Trafford Council Tax Set to Increase by 7.49 Percent in Greater Manchester

Trafford Council Tax Set to Increase by 7.49 Percent in Greater Manchester

Trafford faces backlash over a 7.49% council tax hike amid budget woes and political clashes. Residents voice concerns. Trafford Council Tax Set to Increase by 7.49 Percent in Greater Manchester Trafford’s council had a very heated budget meeting. A 7.49% council tax increase is coming, which upset many people. The Conservatives said Labour is hurting…

Man Beaten in Sustained Attack, Court Hears; Murder Trial Underway

Man Beaten in Sustained Attack, Court Hears; Murder Trial Underway

A homeless man was chased and fatally beaten in a Trafford park. Joshua Carroll denies the murder. Trial ongoing. Man Beaten in Sustained Attack, Court Hears; Murder Trial Underway Joshua Carroll, age 29, says he didn’t do it. This case is about Headley Thomas, also known as Barry. People found Barry hurt near a bench.…

Trafford Council Limits Accommodation for Some Homeless Amid Rising Demand

Trafford Council Limits Accommodation for Some Homeless Amid Rising Demand

Council cuts accommodation for ‘non-priority’ homeless due to unprecedented demand and rising costs in Trafford. Trafford Council Limits Accommodation for Some Homeless Amid Rising Demand Hey, listen to this about Trafford. They are changing how they help homeless people. A senior officer made a decision about housing. Homelessness is way up in Trafford right now,…

Water Outage: United Utilities Addresses Issues in Greater Manchester

Water Outage: United Utilities Addresses Issues in Greater Manchester

Homes in Salford, Trafford, and Wigan face water outages due to bursts. United Utilities is working to resolve problems. Water Outage: United Utilities Addresses Issues in Greater Manchester Hey, some folks have water troubles. It’s happening in the M28 and M41 areas. People in those spots are waking up without water. United Utilities investigates the…

Burnham Intervenes to Aid Historic School Facing £4 Million Bill

Burnham Intervenes to Aid Historic School Facing £4 Million Bill

Andy Burnham steps in to support Stamford Park Primary with a £4 million repair bill for the historic building. Burnham Intervenes to Aid Historic School Facing £4 Million Bill Andy Burnham is helping a school in Trafford. This school needs £4 million for repairs. The school is Stamford Park Primary, a very old building with…

Trafford Residents Face Double Hit Council Tax and Bin Charge Rise

Trafford Residents Face Double Hit Council Tax and Bin Charge Rise

Residents in Trafford express anger over council tax hike and new green bin charge amid budget cuts. Trafford Residents Face Double Hit Council Tax and Bin Charge Rise A cafe owner, Georgie, questioned the council tax hike. Trafford’s council tax will increase by 7.49 percent and a new £45 yearly charge applies to green bin…

Greater Manchester Council Tax Bins Charges Budgets Affect You List

Greater Manchester Council Tax Bins Charges Budgets Affect You List

A summary of how Greater Manchester councils’ budget decisions will affect residents through council tax, bins and charges. Greater Manchester Council Tax Bins Charges Budgets Affect You List Councils in Greater Manchester must set budgets by March 11. They need to balance spending and income. This process began after the last budget passed. Now, councillors…

Trafford Council Tax Rise Plus Green Bin Collection Fee Changes

Trafford Council Tax Rise Plus Green Bin Collection Fee Changes

Trafford council tax is set to rise by 7.49%, with green bin collection fees increasing by £45 annually. Trafford Council Tax Rise Plus Green Bin Collection Fee Changes Trafford council tax will increase by 7.49% for 2025/26. People will also pay £45 more each year for green bin collections. The government allowed this tax increase,…