Council Tax

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

The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council

Central Beds Council Leader: Why a 5% Council Tax increase is necessary

Worried about Council Tax?

Column: Citizens Advice Leighton Linslade

First-time buyers said that facing multiple upfront costs in a short space of time was the number one part of the homebuying process they wished they could avoid.

Mortgage expert sauys what buyers should do to avoid headaches

Five fire engines are still currently in attendance on Bridgewater Close, Hapton.

Council tax rises coming as Bedfordshire Fire Service agrees to increase budget

We were given a cash reward for just checking if our bills could be reduced

This bill-checking service paid me to see if I could save money

I didn’t expect the reward to go straight to my bank - but it did

I tried an AI bill-switching service and it paid me £5 just to check

Leighton-Linslade Town Council is increasing council tax by 14p a week for a Band D property as part of its budget for the upcoming financial year

3.9% rise for Leighton-Linslade Town Council slice of council tax bill

Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council

Column: Government funding changes leave us no choice

Cllr Adam Zerny

Column: Government cuts could have a big impact on our area

A new proposal could cut council tax bills for the majority of households, with some homeowners with bigger or more expensive properties paying more (Photo: Pexels)

Some households could pay double council tax to cut bills for most
A shake-up in council tax could cut bills for the majority while balancing costs fairly 💰
Alex Nelson

Council tax is a local charge collected by councils to fund essential community services (Photo: Pexels)

How your council tax payments are used by authorities across the UK

Charity Marie Curie is urging more councils to exempt terminally ill people from paying council tax

Thousands may soon stop paying council tax under new charity campaign

Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council

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Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader, Central Bedfordshire Council

Improving the roads: Getting better value for your Council Tax

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7 of the most overlooked ways over-60s can cut weekly bills

These are some of the places in England with the cheapest council tax for 2025/26

The 9 places with the cheapest council tax and how they perform

The public answers what they'd do with an extra £100.

Watch: How you'd spend spare £100 as bills rise by £36bn

File photo of pupils in a school corridor

Council's plan to only provide free transport to children's nearest school

Worried about rising costs?

COLUMN: Citizens Advice Leighton Linslade Advice Column

Gareth used a company’s online quote service to see if he could save some money

How I saved £140 a month on bills during ‘Awful April’

Aerial shot of houses.

Find out how much your council tax will go up from April 1

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Steep April price hikes: the household bills set to rise

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Council tax: how much is my bill going up with April payment rises?

Need Help with Council Tax?

COLUMN: Citizens Advice Leighton Linslade Advice Column

Robyn Swan moved out of her home to live rent-free in a container in rural Scotland, growing her own food and harvesting rainwater. She is pictured with her pet sheep and dogs. Photo: Robyn Swan / SWNS

'I sold all my belongings to live rent-free in a container'

A row of terraced houses.

Watch: Six areas that will see highest council tax rises in 2025

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The rules and legal risks of refusing to pay council tax
Millions face higher council tax bills - but you face risks if you refuse to pay ⚖️
Alex Nelson

Stock image of houses.

Watch: How to lower your council tax as bills expected to rise

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9 ways you can get council tax support - as millions face huge rises

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UK households owed £1000s in council tax refunds due to overpayments

Are you worried about your Finances?

Column: Citizens Advice Leighton Linslade

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

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Citizens Advice Leighton Linslade: "I'm dreading opening my council tax bill"

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)

Breaking 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

Breaking 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

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
Patients in England are set to pay more for their NHS prescriptions a year after prices were frozen due to the cost of living crisis.
Ethan Evans

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

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Central Bedfordshire Council is to start issuing the £150 energy bill rebate

Central Beds residents will start to receive £150 energy bill rebate this week

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

Have your say over Central Bedfordshire Council's draft budget

Council Tax 2022: Have your say over Central Beds Council's proposed budget

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'

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...

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