Walsall Families in One-Bed Flats May Pay More Council Tax Than Single Occupants in London Thursday, March 5, 2026 walsall counciltax budget cuts arrears deprivation services councillors inflation funding A Walsall councillor has issued a stark warning to residents to prepare for significant service cuts and further council tax increases in the coming years. Councillor Pete Smith, representing Blakenall ward, highlighted a … Read More
Solihull Council Proposes Changes to Tax Support Amid Budget Pressures Wednesday, February 25, 2026 solihull counciltax supportscheme budget universalcredit consultation councillors welfare localgovernment taxreform Senior councillors in Solihull have engaged in a heated debate over proposed modifications to the council’s tax support scheme, highlighting differing views on the scheme’s generosity. Last year, the Conservative-led Solihull … Read More
Universal Credit Transition Drives Sharp Rise in Council Tax for Claimants Tuesday, February 24, 2026 universalcredit counciltax dwp benefits disability migration esa transitionalprotection legal ctr Households newly moved to Universal Credit are experiencing dramatic hikes in their council tax bills, sometimes amounting to thousands of pounds annually, following recent changes implemented by the Department for Work and … Read More
Midlands Towns Face Significant Council Tax Increases Saturday, February 14, 2026 counciltax westmidlands worcestershire shropshire localgovernment taxation infrastructure finances reform council Local councils across the West Midlands are planning significant increases in council tax, seeking Government approval to raise bills by up to 9%. Normally capped at a 5% increase without special permission, these proposed … Read More
West Midlands Police Faces Chronic Underfunding Equivalent to Loss of 800 Officers Annually Thursday, February 5, 2026 westmidlands policefunding counciltax underfunding crimepanel budget policeofficers fundingformula publicsafety governmentgrants West Midlands Police leaders have voiced growing frustration over the persistent underfunding of the force, highlighting that current government grant formulas shortchange them by around £43 million each year — equivalent to … Read More
11 Tax Changes Set to Cost UK Households Thousands in 2026 Saturday, January 17, 2026 tax uk inheritance counciltax tobacco alcohol vaping fuel dividend budget In 2026, UK households face a significant financial squeeze as multiple tax changes come into effect, threatening to cost thousands of pounds. These changes, announced as part of the Labour Party Autumn Budget and other … Read More