Council tax, police precept

Council tax rise of almost 5% proposed amid cuts
Council tax could rise by almost 5% and some services could be reduced if Calderdale Council's budget for the coming year gets the go-ahead. Senior councillors have proposed reducing the cost of some social care packages and targeted youth work,
People urged to feed back on 'police precept' impacting council tax
A survey was launched last month encouraging people to share their views on proposals to increase the local 'police precept' for 2025/26. The deadline for responses has now been e
Weymouth council tax precept to increase
Weymouth Town Council voted to increase its council tax precept for the coming year This will see residents pay an extra £1.50 a month on a Band D property. The recommended precept will raise £3,899,180 for 2025/26 which compares to £3,
Council asks government for tax rise of up to 15%
A cash-strapped local authority is proposing to increase council tax by up to almost 15% from April. Bradford Council said more "difficult decisions" needed to be made despite large cuts and a £220m injection of funds from a government borrowing scheme.
Council with Wales' smallest funding increases announces proposed council tax rise
Monmouthshire County Council learned in December its funding from the Welsh Government would only increase by 2.8 per cent from April, which is the smallest percentage increase of
Police chiefs call for maximum council tax rise
Sussex Police chiefs have called for the maximum rise in their part of council tax to give them "a fighting chance" of ...
City Council to weigh new tax on sugary drinks
A tax on sugary drinks could fund important programs and improve public health, Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is ...
Boston City Council passes home rule petition to expand property tax breaks for eligible senior homeowners
The home rule petition uses the same language that's included in Mayor Michelle Wu's revived property tax proposal for ...
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Council tax to rise by maximum amount in Suffolk
A council is set to raise its share of council tax by the maximum amount of 4.99%. Suffolk County Council put forward the proposal in a report that will be presented to the council's scrutiny ...
Hydroponic farm gets extension on tax abatements from council for delayed expansion
Between construction and new equipment, the expansion at the South Bend hydroponic lettuce facility represents an $82 million ...
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Full list of people who can get a discount on council tax this year
Typically, anyone over the age of 18 is responsible for paying council tax and a full council tax bill is based on at least two adults residing in a property. However, depending on various ...
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Scranton mayor, council, tax collector could see pay raise
Scranton’s mayor, council, and tax collector could soon be getting a pay raise. The topic was up for debate at Tuesday ...