Council tax20 hrs ago'Tax hike needed to plug £20m policing shortfall'The Police and Crime Commissioner is asking Gloucestershire residents to pay more towards the force.20 hrs ago20 hrs agoTown council to raise tax by 10% over grant cutPeterlee Town Council says the rise is needed to replace £190,455 of lost income.20 hrs ago1 day agoTown plans to cut its share of council tax The town council is bucking a recent trend with other councils seeking more money from April.1 day ago2 days agoCouncil sets out 4.99% tax rise in budgetThe council said the maximum-permitted increase was part of a "challenging but balanced" budget.2 days ago2 days agoCouncil tax to increase by 5% for three yearsThe struggling local authority says pressures on its finances come from housing and care demand.2 days ago4 days agoCall for more scrutiny of council's £840m budgetConservative Philip White calls for more scrutiny before the budget is discussed by the full council. 4 days ago6 days agoCouncil tax rise to help police fight phone theftsThe mayor says he is planning to increase bills by more than £20 a year on the average Band D bill.6 days ago8 days agoCouncil cuts tax support for struggling familiesBoston Borough Council says it will provide support for the vulnerable while balancing the budget.8 days ago14 Jan 2026The hidden obstacles in the Scottish BudgetAs the dust settles on the Scottish Budget announcement, what are we left with? A tight squeeze, and some hidden obstacles.14 Jan 2026...
