Labour Proposes Major Council Tax Overhaul Impacting All Bands, Millions to Face Increases Friday, November 21, 2025 labour counciltax taxreform publicfunding localgovernment propertyvaluation inequality ukpolitics fiscalpolicy housing The Labour Party is preparing to overhaul the council tax system by considering a hike of up to 10% across all tax bands, potentially affecting millions of households nationwide. Currently, a 5% cap on council tax increases … Read More
Solihull Council Proposes Changes to Tax Support Scheme Affecting Vulnerable Residents Friday, November 21, 2025 solihull counciltax supportscheme vulnerableresidents incomebanded consultation budgetcuts localgovernment financialaid taxsupport Solihull Council’s proposed revisions to its council tax support scheme have raised concerns that the most vulnerable residents may face reduced financial assistance. Earlier this year, the Conservative-led council … Read More
Thousands on Universal Credit Face Council Tax Hikes Up to £1,000 After Benefit Changes Tuesday, November 18, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability welfarereform lcwra esa hardshipscheme socialcare localgovernment Thousands of Universal Credit recipients in Somerset have been confronted with significantly higher council tax bills—some rising by as much as £1,000—following recent adjustments to the council tax reduction scheme. More … Read More
Birmingham Labour ‘Loses Grip on Power’ Amid Resignations and Strike Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham labour council strike unite resignations politicalcrisis finance bins localgovernment Birmingham Labour’s hold on power is under serious threat after a series of resignations, defections, and absences led to a dramatic vote loss at the city council’s recent full meeting. The turmoil stems largely from ongoing … Read More
Sandwell Council Tax and Garden Waste Fees Set to Increase Amid £17m Budget Shortfall Monday, November 10, 2025 sandwell counciltax budget deficit cuts gardenwaste socialcare inflation finance localgovernment Sandwell Council has announced plans to increase council tax and garden waste collection fees to address a £17 million shortfall in its 2026/27 budget. The council intends to implement a 4.99% rise in council tax, resulting … Read More
County East-West Split Plan ‘Stacks Up Better’ Than Any Other Option Sunday, November 9, 2025 staffordshire localgovernment reorganisation unitaryauthorities eastwestsplit reformuk pwc council governance equity Staffordshire County Council leaders have reaffirmed their support for a local government reorganisation (LGR) plan dividing the county into two unitary authorities: an eastern and a western council. Backed by the Reform … Read More