Walsall Election Candidates Debate Over £120m Regeneration Funding and Rising Council Tax Sunday, May 3, 2026 walsall counciltax regeneration localgovernment elections funding community housing development politics As the local elections approach, Walsall’s political parties have clearly defined their positions on key community issues, including council tax hikes and major regeneration projects funded by over £120 million in government … Read More
State Pensioners Eligible for £5,310 in May Benefits, Discounts, and Freebies Friday, May 1, 2026 pension benefits pensioncredit discounts nhs housingbenefit counciltax attendanceallowance tvlicence retirement In May, state pensioners are set to receive increased financial support thanks to a rise in the state pension rate announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for 2026. The full new state pension now stands at … Read More
Council Tax Bills Slashed from £2,500 to Zero for State Pensioners Following Simple Pension Credit Claim Tuesday, April 21, 2026 counciltax pensioncredit retirees savings benefits dwp costofliving martinlewis government elderly Council tax bills have been dramatically reduced to zero—down from £2,500—for many state pensioners after they made a straightforward phone call to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to apply for Pension Credit. … Read More
New High Value Council Tax Surcharge Introduced for Homes Worth Over £2 Million in England Saturday, April 18, 2026 counciltax tax surcharge mansiontax homes property government borrowing finance valuation Starting in April 2028, approximately 165,000 homeowners in England will be subject to a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, often referred to as a “Mansion Tax,” introduced by HMRC under the Labour Party … Read More
People with 9 Medical Conditions Can Reduce Council Tax to Zero Amid Rising Bills Thursday, April 9, 2026 counciltax severementalimpairment dementia benefits disability martinlewis discount medicaldiagnosis taxrelief cognitivedisorders Council tax rates are set to increase from April 2026, but individuals living with certain medical conditions could see their bills reduced—or even eliminated. To qualify for these discounts, a formal diagnosis from a doctor … Read More
Solihull Council Writes Off £560,869 in Unrecoverable Debts Wednesday, April 8, 2026 solihull council debt writeoff counciltax businessrates housingbenefit finance localgovernment arrears Solihull Council has officially written off £560,869 in outstanding debts that were deemed unrecoverable. This significant amount includes arrears from council tax, business rates, and housing benefit overpayments accumulated … Read More