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Council tax is usually paid in 10 instalments from April to January, but the consultation outlines plans to increase it to 12. This could then make it easier to manage monthly budgets.

Durham County Council plans to make changes to its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS), which currently allows low-earners to apply for a discount of up to 100% off their bill.