Labour councils are using localisation of Council Tax Benefit to punish work

Last week a "charity" called the Resolution Foundation won deferential coverage on the BBC for a report attacking the localisation… Read more »

It is wrong to increase Council Tax in Aylesbury Vale

Cllr Phil Yerby of Aylesbury Vale District Council says a Council Tax rise would not be justified Councils tend to… Read more »

Braintree cuts Council Tax

Congratulations to Braintree District Council on their announcement of a 1% cut in the Council Tax this year. Cllr Graham… Read more »

Staffordshire is champion council of the week

Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis with his series celebrating excellence in our Town Halls As I said last week, I… Read more »

Trafford freezes Council Tax

Conservative-run Trafford Council is to freeze the Council Tax in the coming year. This is a particular achievement as it… Read more »

Pickles to punish democracy dodging Council Tax risers

The Daily Telegraph reports this morning: About 115 councils, out of 351 in England, have confirmed that they will freeze… Read more »

Windsor and Maidenhead to cut Council Tax by another 3%

Cllr David Burbage, the Leader of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council, announces another tax cut In times… Read more »

Labour councillors sign pledge against budget cuts

A group of Labour councillors have signed the following undertaking: We are pledged to vote against all cuts to services… Read more »

Oxfordshire is not Hammersmith and Fulham

Cllr Ian Hudspeth, leader of Oxfordshire County Council, says his council is providing value for money I like reading Conservative… Read more »

Conservative-run Oxfordshire proposes Council Tax rise

Conservative-run Oxfordshire County Council is proposing a Council Tax rise. The Local Government Chronicle reports (£): A county leader proposing… Read more »

The Tory councils planning a Council Tax rise

First the good news. A Sunday Telegraph survey finds that five Conservative councils are proposing Council Tax cuts in the… Read more »

Hammersmith and Fulham cutting Council Tax by 3%

 I'm delighted to report that my own council of Hammersmith and Fulham is cutting Council Tax in the coming financial… Read more »

A 3.5% Council Tax rise? Let the people of Rochdale decide

Much glee in Labour-run Rochdale Council today at the prospect of of being able to impose a 3.5% increase in… Read more »

No excuse for Council Tax rises

Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis says councils will become less dependant on funding from the centre The priority for councillors… Read more »

Council Tax discounts for second homes to be hit

With another tight budget settlement for councils it comes as no surprise that many will use the power they have… Read more »