City council tax set to rise by 4.99%
Nottingham City Council is set to increase its share of council tax by 4.99% from April, it has been confirmed. It was speculated the Labour-run authority - which effectively declared itself bankrupt in 2023 - would have to hike bills by as much as 10%.
The 'loophole' areas where council tax rises highest in 20 years
Council tax could rise by five times the standard limit in 2025, with authorities seeking government permission for huge increases
The Essex area where council tax is set to rise to help address 'challenging budget'
Chelmsford City Council share of council tax is set to rise by almost three percent - the maximum amount is can. It comes amid warnings from the council that it has the council has to rely on income from other sources,
Budget proposals would mean 4.5 per cent rise in council tax
Wiltshire Council has published its budget proposals for 2025/26 which reveal plans to spend £37m more on services than last year.
Plymouth council tax rise on cards amid financial 'risks'
Plymouth’s council tax payers are expected to see their bills rise by 5% this year as the authority warns of financial “risks” and “challenges”. Plymouth City Council is also looking at using nearly £5m from its reserves to plug a gap in huge savings it needs to make.
Four million homes face council tax rises up to five times legal limit
Householders in one area could see their bills hiked by 25 per cent - the largest increase in England for two decades.
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