Council Tax

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low

1000s of households to get direct cost-of-living payments up to £500

The Humberside Fire Authority said it is facing ‘significant financial challenges’. Photo submitted.

Bridlington residents can have say on fire service Council Tax precept proposals

Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison . Photo James Hardisty.

Bridlington residents' views wanted on police Council Tax rise proposals

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

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

The money saving expert shared advice for how to check if you are overpaying council tax and due a refund.

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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?

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

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

Cllr Carl Les, said that the opportunity to drive forward a more efficient way in delivering services to make millions of pounds in savings will be “vital” in helping to balance the new authority’s budget

Launch of new council is ‘vital’ to help huge financial challenges

The HFRS is inviting residents to have their say on whether their payments should increase.

HFRS invite locals to speak about payment increase

Cllr Les, who will assume the leadership of the new North Yorkshire Council, said: “We have embarked on reorganising local government in North Yorkshire as the county would miss out on the chance for devolution without it."

New council vital to pave way for devolution in North Yorkshire

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

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

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'

Ryedale House, where Ryedale Council's offices are based.

Ryedale Council launch consultation on changes to council tax support

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...

Scarborough Town Hall.

How Covid will impact Scarborough borough council tax bills

There is potentially mixed news on the horizon for council tax payers in Scarborough when it comes to their next bill.

by Carl Gavaghan, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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

You could get up to 50% off bus and train travel (Photo: Shutterstock)

If you're at risk of going into debt you can claim extra benefits - from money o...

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Here's how you can defer Council Tax payments that are owed to Scarborough Counc...

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Scarborough borough's Council Tax for 2020-21: Here's how the bill is made up an...

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Council tax: attempt to freeze the bills for Scarborough borough ratepayers is t...

The comments were made during a meeting at County Hall.

Council tax in North Yorkshire 'up to three times higher' than in some areas of ...

Council tax is usually split into 10 monthly instalments (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is when you don’t have to pay council tax - and how to check you are in the...

Special constables in East Riding are to get a council tax discount.

Council tax discount for special constables 'a slap in the face' for other volun...

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Council tax could increase for Scarborough borough residents

The email may look real, but it's actually a scam (Photo: JPIMedia)

Police issue warning about sophisticated council tax email scam - here’s how to ...

Scarborough Council Tax bills will rise

Council Tax bills confirmed - here is how much Scarborough residents will pay

Alpamare waterpark in Scarborough.

Alpamare's half-term half-price offer for Scarborough residents

Council Tax bills are due to rise.

Scarborough residents face Council Tax rises as £14m black hole looms

Council tax for residents in Scarborough is set to increase.

Council tax for Scarborough residents set to rise by around 5%

Scarborough Spa panto. Robin Hood Babes in the Wood main cast pic Richard Ponter

Panto arrives at Scarborough Spa in proper style: jokes, slapstick, song and dan...

Motor homes in the council-run car park next to the Sea Life Centre.

Scarborough man's fury at 'inconsiderate' motor home owners

The councils fraud investigation team receives thousands of reports each year.

Council's report fraud call

Residents across the East Riding are being urged to report any suspicions of fraudulent activity.

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Taxpayers deserve better.

Letter: Where does all our cash get spent?

Bills are set to rise

Council tax set to soar for Scarborough residents

County Hall, in Northallerton, the headquarters of North Yorkshire County Council.

North Yorkshire County Council dips into reserves to make up £3m budget shortfa...

Council tax

Council tax in Scarborough to rise

Derbyshire County Council leader Anne Western

Derbyshire: Residents in Clowne, Creswell and Whitwell among those facing potent...