March 2019

Council tax payers in England brace themselves for up to 5% increases

March 5th, 2019|Council tax|

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s (CIPFA) latest research into council tax rates predicts a rise in council tax for 80% of councils in England. CIPFA's research findings CIPFA received 328 complete Council [...]

April 2013

March 2013

What are Council Tax Reduction Schemes?

March 27th, 2013|Council tax|

From April the UK’s Council Tax system will undergo changes. One of these changes will be Council Tax Benefit being replaced by Council Tax Reduction Schemes. The new Council Tax Reduction Schemes are being introduced [...]

February 2013

Council Tax Budget Cuts

February 21st, 2013|Council tax|

Council Tax Extreme budget cuts could see millions face a rise in their council tax. One in five local authorities are likely to increase council tax in 2013 despite the Government’s call for its freeze. [...]

Council Tax Rebate Scam

February 19th, 2013|Council tax|

Local councils are warning residents of scam council tax rebate offers. People are being warned not to be taken in by conmen apparently offering council tax rebates over the phone. Several reports have been made [...]

Council Tax Rise

February 12th, 2013|Council tax|

Council tax raise could be on the cards for millions of low income families It is thought that most councils in England will raise council tax as they have their budget for this area cut [...]

January 2013

Council Tax Rise

January 31st, 2013|Council tax|

Extreme budget cuts could see millions face a rise in their council tax. One in five local authorities are likely to increase council tax in 2013 despite the Government’s call for its freeze. Eric Pickles, [...]

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