Council Tax Rises Amidst Sky-High Salaries for Local Authority CEOs Thursday, March 26, 2026 counciltax westmidlands localgovernment salaries ceos costofliving inflation publicsector leadership budget For several years now, residents across the West Midlands have faced yearly council tax hikes, often exceeding inflation. These increases have added to the financial strain on households already grappling with the ongoing … Read More
UK Households Face New £108 Council Tax Increase Amid Rising Living Costs Sunday, March 22, 2026 counciltax costofliving uk households bills inflation energy finance prices taxes Millions of UK households are bracing for a fresh financial hit as letters arrive detailing upcoming council tax increases. Starting in April, many Brits will notice more money leaving their bank accounts as local authorities … Read More
How Much Is Birmingham Council Tax Increasing in Your Area? Saturday, March 7, 2026 birmingham counciltax budget finance taxincrease binsstrike localgovernment parishprecept labour conservative Council tax in Birmingham is set to rise by just under 5%, affecting residents differently depending on their area. During a turbulent budget meeting, the council approved a 4.99% increase for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which … Read More
Walsall Families in One-Bed Flats May Pay More Council Tax Than Single Occupants in London Thursday, March 5, 2026 walsall counciltax budget cuts arrears deprivation services councillors inflation funding A Walsall councillor has issued a stark warning to residents to prepare for significant service cuts and further council tax increases in the coming years. Councillor Pete Smith, representing Blakenall ward, highlighted a … Read More
Solihull Council Proposes Changes to Tax Support Amid Budget Pressures Wednesday, February 25, 2026 solihull counciltax supportscheme budget universalcredit consultation councillors welfare localgovernment taxreform Senior councillors in Solihull have engaged in a heated debate over proposed modifications to the council’s tax support scheme, highlighting differing views on the scheme’s generosity. Last year, the Conservative-led Solihull … Read More
Universal Credit Transition Drives Sharp Rise in Council Tax for Claimants Tuesday, February 24, 2026 universalcredit counciltax dwp benefits disability migration esa transitionalprotection legal ctr Households newly moved to Universal Credit are experiencing dramatic hikes in their council tax bills, sometimes amounting to thousands of pounds annually, following recent changes implemented by the Department for Work and … Read More