Council Tax

8 Old Road in Bradford, which has been sold on by Bradford Council

Council explains why it is buying empty homes and selling them at auction

'In my view council tax is a regressive tax and requires radical reform'. PIC: PA

Council tax is a regressive tax and requires radical reform - YP Letters

The next cost of living payments will be paid in autumn 2023 and spring 2024.

Cost of living payment 2023: When will the next instalment be paid?

A Martin Lewis fan revealed how a tip from the consumer champion helped her secure a £8,500 refund from her local council.

Martin Lewis fan shares how they got £8,500 council refund

Dr. Ross Cameron, Sheffield University Senior Lecturer of Landscape Management, Ecology and Design, pictured. Picture: Marie Caley NSST Hen Harriers MC 7

'Reward sustainable gardening with council tax or water bill discounts'

Leeds Building Society could take your Netflix subscription into account when considering your mortgage application (image: Adobe)

How Netflix subscriptions could help people on the property ladder

Martin Lewis has a message for anyone paying council tax, urging “hundreds of thousands” of people to check if they could be due a rebate or discount. (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone who pays council tax

All the major financial changes happening in April - full list

April is shaping up to be a rough month for many, with major price increases scheduled to take effect.

April bill hikes set to cost household £700 annually

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis: how to check if you are overpaying on council tax

This property for sale with Dacre, Son & Hartley is on Hepworth Way, Skipton, where properties range from council tax band C to F

Why council tax and stamp duty reforms should be on the agenda

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis urges people to send two texts before bills rise in April

Council tax is on the rise by up to 15% across local authorities in England - Credit: Adobe

April council tax: How to apply for support and how much will it rise?

Bills and council tax are due to rise substantially in April

‘Awful April’ risks swamping millions as bills and tax climb: Sarah Coles

NHS prescriptions are on the rise next month to add to the financial concerns of households amid a crippling cost of living crisis - Credit: Adobe

NHS prescription charges to rise in April - how much more you’ll pay

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis reveals how to get thousands back on council tax bills

Full list of places that will see a council tax increase in April 2023

Don Valley MP Nick Fletcher took to Twitter to raise suspicions over job listings on the SYMCA website which total around £400k in salaries.

Doncaster MP claims regional mayor’s job listings are “for the boys”

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month

Millions of households across the country face an increase in their council tax as the cost of living crisis deepens. Data from the County Councils Network (CNN) indicates that three quarters of councils in England that have social care duties are planning a 5% price hike from April.

Millions of households face 5% council tax increase from April

Changing times for local government in Harrogate will affect local community action

Column: An enormously complex project - Karen Weaver, HADCA
We’re less than two months away from a massive change to the way our local council services are organised, the biggest since 1974.

A woman looking at houses for sale in an estate agents. PIC: David Cheskin/PA Wire

Prevalence of empty homes was to be expected due to policy on tax - YP Letters

'It was a little disappointing to hear Sir Keir Starmer’s lukewarm response to calls for a wider Yorkshire deal'.

Strong case for One Yorkshire devolution - Sir Stephen Houghton

'Council Tax is gathered to cover the costs of council services such as schools, social services, refuse collection and other functions.' PIC: PA

Council tax shouldn't be used to punish second home owners - YP Letters

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. Mr Hunt was keen to emphasise government support for social care during his latest statement to the House of Commons.

Why pressure is piling on the care system from all sides - Sarah Coles

The village of Buckden nestling at the foot of Buckden Pike in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Picture Tony Johnson

Council tax on second homes to tackle 'ghost villages' in North Yorkshire

Switching bank account could help you save up to £200 off energy bills - here’s ...

Rishi Sunak. (Pic credit: Oli Scarff / Getty Images)

Cost of Living Crisis: How can I claim my £400 energy bill government grant?

Volunteers at Leeds Baby Bank, whose work has been praised by Dr Hannah Barham-Brown. Esme Varley (left) and Angela Rai. Picture: Gary Longbottom.

Why we should embrace holistic medicine and care support - Hannah Barham-Brown

Council tax is on the rise across Yorkshire

This is how much council tax costs for an average house in every Yorkshire area

Last chance to buy stamps before Royal Mail hikes prices in April

Council tax has risen every year in Wakefield for last decade and more, as it has in most places around the UK.

'People are paying more and getting less' - calls for changes to council tax
Ratepayers in Wakefield are getting worse services for more money, according to Labour councillors who want to see the council tax system changed.

Singles day falls on November 11.

Why living life as a single person can come at a high cost to your finances - Sa...

Council tax may need to rise by up to 5% a year for the next three years in order to keep services running and pay for social care reforms, a think tank has warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Council tax 'could rise by up to 5% every year over the next three years'

East Riding Council have been under fire for bringing in consultants to conduct a pay review. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Council's £2m 'pay review' is a slap in the face for taxpayers: YP Letters

Andrew Dixon. Photo: Supplied

Scrap council tax to achieve levelling up, says former Goldman Sachs banker

Up to 400,000 homes in England and Scotland are in the wrong council tax band.

The hidden ways to cut thousands of pounds from your council tax bill

The Treasury allow councils to set their own budgets up to a fixed amount (Photo: Shutterstock)

Council tax will rise by 5% for millions this year - costing households an extra...

This is when you don't have to pay council tax in 2021 - and why there's a payme...

North Yorkshire County Council is to vote on a budget that would see residents paying more council tax. Pictured: County Hall in Northallerton

North Yorkshire residents face tax raise as council dips into its reserves

Chancellor Rishi Sunak pictured in North Yorkshire last summer.

This is how much more people in Yorkshire pay in council tax than in London

Council tax could rise by more than £100 next year - what it means for household...

There are six things you should check to see if you can reduce your council tax bill.

Martin Lewis: Six ways to slash the cost of your council tax bills

Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry addresses a One Yorkshire Devolution conference in Leeds earlier this year. Picture by Simon Hulme

Yorkshire devolution would just create another expensive tier of local governmen...

The unresolved issue of social care is fuelling a £51.8bn black hole in local government finances, says North Yorkshire County Council leader Carl Les in a hard-hitting intervention.

Councils’ £50bn black hole shows Brexit isn’t only doomsday for next PM - Carl L...

A whole host of changes are coming into effect in April (Photo: Shutterstock)

Higher bills, new laws and higher pay - 15 important changes in April you need t...

Council tax rise

Cutbacks warning despite council tax rise

The future of the Yorkshire Dales is in the spotlight after a proposed council tax hike on second homes.

YP Letters: Council tax not a tool for social engineering in Yorkshire Dales

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What to do if the bailiffs come knocking - and how to keep them at bay

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How to handle your Council Tax bill this month

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Special report: What they didn't want us to know about councillors who haven't p...

The Council Chamber at Leeds Civic Hall

Exclusive: Leeds Council pays to hush names of councillors who haven't paid thei...

A pensioner examines her council tax bill

How steeply will they hike your council tax bill next year?

Coun Ben Curran

Council tax rises on table as Sheffield faces budget gap

Fire Brigades Union’s safety fears

Council spending to be slashed despite tax rise

East Riding council takes £9m reserves to pay for elderly care

Pudsey Civic Hall could be transferred to community management

Leeds Council ‘on brink of financial meltdown’

Progressive property tax ‘would cut bills for most homes’

Nearly 500 jobs lost in drive to cut budgets