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The Latest Breaking News from Council Tax

Check for Council Tax discount of up to £750 as new payments start this month

More than 450,000 households in Scotland are currently receiving a discount on their Council Tax bill.

Daily Record

Second homes could face double council tax under new proposals

Councils could charge more than double the full rate of council tax on second homes under new plans...

The National (Scotland)

State Pension petition calling for council tax exemption due Government response

The online petition has received more than 12,300 signatures of support - more than the 10,000 required to receive a reply from the UK Government

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New calls to scrap Council Tax bills for people on State Pension due official response

More than 17,300 people have signed an online petition calling for Council Tax to be abolished for pensioners.

Daily Record

New petition calls for people of State Pension age to be exempt from paying any Council Tax

An online petition is calling for Council Tax to be abolished for pensioners.

Daily Record

Labour accuse Wirral Tories of misleading public over council tax vote

Not a single councillor voted against raising council tax at a meeting earlier this year

Liverpool Echo

Cost of living: Prices we pay now compared to just five years ago

Essential household bills including water, Council Tax and TV licence now add up to nearly £3,000 a year for the average family

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Martin Lewis urges people to check for Council Tax discounts before new April bill starts

There are seven main groups of people who may be eligible for a Council Tax discount and possible refund.

Daily Record

People nearing State Pension age this year could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record

Council Tax 2023 calculator: How much will bills rise in April and what band is my house?

Council tax will soar by up to 5% for the majority of people in England on April 1 - in a fresh squeeze on family finances. Use our calculator to see how your bills will be affected this year

Daily Mirror

SNP leadership hopefuls challenged to spell out answers to ten 'key questions'

A TAX on big whisky, a pause to plans for a National Care Service, and council tax reform form the basis of some of the “ten key questions”…

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Tax rise 'wasn't easy decision' according to Wirral council leader

All councillors voted for the council tax rise at a Wirral Council budget meeting

Liverpool Echo

South Ayrshire Council leader 'pleased' to balance books in face of huge savings

Yesterday's budget unveiled a range of savings as well as a council tax rise of five per cent.

Daily Record

Tory councillors voted for tax rise despite campaigning against it

Conservative leader Tom Anderson said they voted for the rise after "having been outvoted by Labour"

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11 things we learnt at an explosive Liverpool Council budget meeting

It was the biggest night of the year in the town hall for a meeting packed with rows, anger and crucial moments

Daily Record

South Ayrshire Council raise council tax by five per cent as budget is revealed

Councillors insisted they had been left with no choice amid a tough financial backdrop.

Daily Record

Find your new Council Tax bill and see how much you will be paying from next month

Council Tax charges for 2023/24 across all 32 local authorities in Scotland are now being issued.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis warns 400,000 homes in wrong Council Tax band and some could be due back payments

There are two checks people can do to see if they are paying too much money to their local council.

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South Lanarkshire councillors approve budget as Council Tax rises

Proposals include a rise in council tax and investments.

Liverpool Echo

Knowsley council tax set to rise as budget gap revealed

Residents in Knowsley likely to see 5% rise in council tax

Daily Record

South Lanarkshire councillors to set the upcoming budget tomorrow

Councillors will vote on tough decisions amid budget uncertainty.

Daily Record

Check if you are due a Council Tax discount of up to £750 before new rates start in April

More than 455,200 people in Scotland were getting money off their Council Tax bill in November 2022.

Liverpool Echo

Amounts Liverpool residents will pay in Council Tax after maximum increase

Liverpool Council is set to raise Council Tax by the maximum allowed 4.99%

Liverpool Echo

Council tax to go up across Liverpool but benefits services saved

Liverpool Council has confirmed its final budget proposals

Daily Mirror

Millions don't need to pay this one 'priority' bill for the next two months

Most local authorities offer alternative payment methods for Council Tax to help spread the cost, and you can choose which one suits you the best

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