Council Tax

Cutting council tax benefit could hit one in four Kington families and local businesses, councillor says

Kington councils concern about proposed cut in council tax benefits

Cllr Matthew Dorrance - Labour - Brecon West - he is the deputy council leader and armed forces member champion.

Council Tax premiums to increase on Powys long term empty properties

The number of long term empty properties in Powys is falling.

Cabinet back increasing Council Tax on empty properties by up to 300%

The newly formed Muxton Shadow Parish Council met for the first time

Husband and wife councillors take reins at new shadow parish council

An electric car parking charger at Morrison's in Oswestry

Major update on overnight parking in Shropshire market town

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

Shrewsbury street cleaning team

I saw first-hand how Shrewsbury is tackling streets, bins and litter

The Hub in Newport. Photo: LDRS

Newport mayor defends council against social media 'vitriol'

There is still time to help shape how Powys tackles long-term empty homes, with just two weeks left to take part in the Council Tax Premium consultation

Have a say on Council Tax Premium for empty properties

Some of the vandalism reported at the Station Crescent toilets last week

Powys town council forced to close newly refurbished toilets

Powys County Council approves support for self-catering holiday let owners affected by tax changes

Support for Powys self-catering holiday let owners on tax changes

The number of long term empty properties in Powys is falling. PCC

Consultation on plans to charge Council Tax on Powys empty properties

Cllr Richard Church represents Welshpool Castle ward at Powys County Council.

No council tax refunds for missed Powys recycling collections

Cllr Pete Lewington - Conservative - Newtown West

Powys Council Tax refund call due to waste and recycling

But beware of making hasty bookings without doing some research first. Holiday fraudsters will use fake online adverts that may look very similar to the real thing.

Council report details threats to Telford tax payers' cash

Telford & Wrekin Council's Household Recycling Centre in Hortonwood

Major change announced for residents using Telford recycling centres

POWYS: Council Tax Discount
Huge bills caused by premiums charged on top of Council Tax for self-catering holiday lets in Powys that have been moved over from business rates, might be cut by senior councillors
Elgan Hearn

POWYS: Plaid Cymru voting

'We really want to help': Shropshire Council highlights support available after ...

POWYS: 2026/2027 budget approved

The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, home of Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Councils to receive more than £3 million each fr...

POWYS: Affordable Council Tax?

POWYS: Empty properties update

Council tax being reduced in Bishop’s Castle - full details here

POWYS: Cabinet approve draft budget

Plus Cash-strapped Shropshire Council reveals scale of its financial problems as situ...

Oswstry's council tax precept to rise by 39 per cent

POWYS: 4.3% rent rise
A Powys tenants group has warned that council rent increases next year are in danger of pushing people into poverty
Elgan Hearn

Broseley council tax precept to increase by nearly 20 per cent

Council tax rise and cuts on the cards for Telford and Wrekin - find out more

Would you pay more council tax? Shropshire Council launches budget consultation

POWYS: Council Tax Base

POWYS: Tourist accommodation Council Tax appeal

POWYS: Cautious levy approach

Help us bring homes back to life – council calls on residents to report empty pr...

POWYS: DOGE motion rubbished

POWYS: 2024/2025 Budget final

Plus 'I can't wait for the autumn budget to see how much they will want off us so we ...

Resident complains about Knighton Town Council council tax increase

Awful April: Every household bill going up

Council tax to be 18% higher in the North East than London – study

Change council tax system to stop poorer areas being charged more – Labour MP

Few households avoid third year of maximum council tax hikes as plans approved

POWYS: Council Tax Resolution

Shropshire Council is owed more than £21m in outstanding council tax

POWYS: Budget 2025/2026 approved

The legal risks of refusing to pay your council tax - as taxpayers threaten boyc...

Town Council sets its budget

'Putting residents first' - new political movement launches in Shropshire

Council tax to rise to fund increase in police budgets

Council tax expected to raise additional £1.8 billion next year – minister

Telford housing growth expected to bring in extra £3.24 million in council tax

Knighton residents are facing a 57 per cent increase in the town council portion...

POWYS: Alternative Budget mooted

Tories slam Powys County Council over its 8.9 per cent council tax hike

13.5 per cent increase needed in Powys council tax

Council tax set to rise despite extra funding for local authorities

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