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Council tax
Council Officials on More Than £100,000 at Record High: Watchdog
The news of six-figure payouts to town hall officials comes as many councils are struggling to balance their budgets and keep key services running.
Councils Get New Power to Double Tax on Empty Homes From Next Month
Council tax could double for homes that are empty for a year. Second home owners in England are also facing double taxation from April next year.
Local Authorities Warn of Council Tax Rises Due to ‘Disappointing’ Government Funding Package
CCN Vice-chair Barry Lewis said councils ‘will have no choice but to implement more severe reductions to services and to levy higher council tax rises.’
