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The figures show the average Band D council tax set by local authorities in England, excluding parish precepts, for 2025-26 will be £2,236, which is an increase of £106 on 2024-25.
The shocking answer I got back was that the council has paid £70,767.69 since January 2020 to April 2025. No rates reduction could be applied for as the building stands empty.
They will be taxed at a higher rate,” Council President Nick Mosby said. The bill was sponsored unanimously. According to the bill, the first eligible tax year would be July 1, 2026, to June 30 ...
Mayor Rick Blangiardi administration’s proposed 10-year, 115% sewer fee rate increase that’s expected to begin this summer has been countered by the Honolulu City Council.
The bill would add a refundable 10-cent deposit to the price of beverage containers sold in D.C. stores and create a system for people to return empty bottles and cans.
NYC Council passes bill to study reparations 02:10. NEW YORK - New York City Council members passed legislation Thursday aimed at acknowledging, studying and addressing the impact of slavery and ...
This week, city council members will vote on whether to approve the hiring of a consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to analyze the city’s water rates. The last water rate study ...
“We have received and I have received no complaints over water rates and just in the summer last year, city council allocated $2 million in utility amnesty and we were able to clear up a bunch ...
Ipswich ratepayers have shelled out more than $18,000 to investigate an alleged breach of conduct by a former mayor after a series of comments to media reportedly left council staff “distressed”.
City council tables controversial bill on 8-1 vote. Criticized for being too broad, targeting unhoused population by public and city councilors.
The City Council passed a bill Thursday intended to increase access to rapid testing for sexually transmitted infections as rates have skyrocketed in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.If ...