April Price Hikes: Anticipating the Increase in Your Monthly Bills Tuesday, April 1, 2025 price hikes bills april estimates water energy council tax car tax tv licence As we enter a new month, the costs of essential services are set to increase. From water and energy to council tax and car tax, almost every household expense is expected to rise in April. Our new gadget offers a convenient … Read More
Coping with the 'Awful April' Price Hikes Tuesday, April 1, 2025 april price hikes utilities household bills ofgem energy water tv license council tax As April arrives, so do the price hikes on basic utilities, council tax, and TV licenses. Dubbed ‘Awful April’, these increases are set to burden households and hit particularly hard for those already struggling … Read More
Avon and Somerset Police Secure Increase in Council Tax Thursday, February 6, 2025 police council tax funding somerset avon demand officers crime increase precept In a bid to address the escalating demand for policing services, Avon and Somerset Constabulary has successfully lobbied for a significant increase in their share of council tax. Police and crime commissioner Clare Moody, in … Read More
North Somerset Council Faces Council Tax Hike Amid Funding Shortfall Thursday, February 22, 2024 north somerset council tax funding government budget cuts financial services residents local authority North Somerset Council is set to implement a significant increase in council tax as it grapples with a shortfall in government funding. The recently approved budget for the next year includes a 4.98% rise in council tax, with … Read More
New council tax premiums for empty houses and second homes in Somerset Saturday, January 6, 2024 somerset council tax premiums empty houses second homes housing crisis property policy revenue local services levelling up and regeneration act 2023 Somerset is set to impose additional council tax charges on empty properties and second homes, in a bid to address its housing crisis and generate revenue for local services. With over 2,600 empty properties in the region, … Read More
Plans to Double Council Tax on Second Homes in Bath Monday, November 27, 2023 bath council tax second homes revenue levelling-up and regeneration act housing local residents budget financial stability taxation A recent proposal by the Bath and North East Somerset Council aims to double council tax for second homes, potentially netting an additional £1.5 million in revenue. The move, subject to council approval, is part of various … Read More