Households across Wales are set to see a rise in their council tax on Friday. Many local authorities have raised the rate of council tax for the 2022-23 year which takes effect from Friday, April 1.
Each local council sets its own rate of council tax with new rates varying depending on where you live. The rises range from 1% in Rhondda Cynon Taf to 4% in Wrexham while Cardiff Council has approved a 1.9% rise and Newport's will go up 2.4%.
With so much financial worry on families and households at the moment amid the 54% rise in energy costs you might be worried about how to afford the latest increase. Thankfully there are a number of options available to you that could help you reduce your council tax bills.
