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The London Buzz - 27th January 2025

London's social housing waiting list has hit a 10-year high, highlighting the housing crisis.

New cycle route proposals in Greenwich may affect traditional cycling paths.

London politics

Where is the cheapest council tax in the UK and how does London compare?

Wandsworth is the cheapest borough in the UK for council tax, freezing rates for three years to support residents.

London politics

New 1 million fund to help struggling Greenwich residents with council tax

The Greenwich Supports Council Tax Hardship Fund aims to assist residents facing financial difficulties due to recent council tax changes.

London

Lewisham residents owe 62million in council tax debts

Council tax debt has surged to over £4.4 billion, impacting over a million people and increasingly involving bailiff interventions.

London and the South East are areas with the highest council tax debts, indicating regional economic struggles.

Court referrals for council tax arrears have significantly increased, highlighting challenges faced by local councils.

5 months ago

London

North London borough warns finances 'at breaking point' as council tax and waste service charge hikes loom

Brent Council is raising taxes and cutting services to manage a projected £16 million deficit amid unprecedented financial challenges.

London

How Croydon plans to address rising costs without cutting services

Croydon's council is undergoing major reforms to combat financial challenges without cutting frontline services or raising council tax excessively.

fromianVisits

The London Buzz - 27th January 2025

London's social housing waiting list has hit a 10-year high, highlighting the housing crisis.

New cycle route proposals in Greenwich may affect traditional cycling paths.

London politics

Where is the cheapest council tax in the UK and how does London compare?

Wandsworth is the cheapest borough in the UK for council tax, freezing rates for three years to support residents.

London politics

New 1 million fund to help struggling Greenwich residents with council tax

The Greenwich Supports Council Tax Hardship Fund aims to assist residents facing financial difficulties due to recent council tax changes.

London

Lewisham residents owe 62million in council tax debts

Council tax debt has surged to over £4.4 billion, impacting over a million people and increasingly involving bailiff interventions.

London and the South East are areas with the highest council tax debts, indicating regional economic struggles.

Court referrals for council tax arrears have significantly increased, highlighting challenges faced by local councils.

5 months ago

London

North London borough warns finances 'at breaking point' as council tax and waste service charge hikes loom

Brent Council is raising taxes and cutting services to manage a projected £16 million deficit amid unprecedented financial challenges.

London

How Croydon plans to address rising costs without cutting services

Croydon's council is undergoing major reforms to combat financial challenges without cutting frontline services or raising council tax excessively.

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London politics

If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

Many people with severe mental impairments in the UK may be eligible for council tax exemptions or discounts, often without realizing it.

1 week ago

UK news

Seven ways you could be owed money right now - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

People can find hidden money in forgotten pensions, VAT refunds, mis-sold car finance, and overpaid council tax.

#london

April is the cruellest month: Millions of Londoners face perfect storm of bill rises within weeks

London households face significant financial pressures due to April price increases across essential services.

Charities warn that rising costs will worsen the situation for vulnerable populations.

London

Carers, lone parents and disabled Londoners at risk from changes to council tax rules, warns Sadiq Khan

Sir Sadiq Khan warns that changes to council tax benefit may financially burden poorer Londoners and calls for a review of the support system.

London politics

Revealed: London boroughs dominate league table of cheapest council tax bills in England

The article discusses council tax bills in England, showcasing the lowest and highest rates, with London boroughs generally among the cheapest.

April is the cruellest month: Millions of Londoners face perfect storm of bill rises within weeks

London households face significant financial pressures due to April price increases across essential services.

Charities warn that rising costs will worsen the situation for vulnerable populations.

London

Carers, lone parents and disabled Londoners at risk from changes to council tax rules, warns Sadiq Khan

Sir Sadiq Khan warns that changes to council tax benefit may financially burden poorer Londoners and calls for a review of the support system.

London politics

Revealed: London boroughs dominate league table of cheapest council tax bills in England

The article discusses council tax bills in England, showcasing the lowest and highest rates, with London boroughs generally among the cheapest.

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London

Council tax increases confirmed as 7 London boroughs apply for emergency funding to stave off bankruptcy

Council tax for six English councils can increase by up to 10% to avoid bankruptcy amid funding shortages.

UK politics

Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies

Local authorities in England may be allowed to increase council tax beyond 5% to avoid bankruptcy.

London politics

Council tax in Scotland to reach record high with 15% rise in some areas

Council tax rates in Scotland will rise significantly, with increases of up to 15% set for next month.

London politics

Nine in 10 councils in England to levy maximum council tax increase

Council tax will increase by nearly 5% in 2025, continuing a trend due to funding cuts and rising service costs.

London

Council tax increases confirmed as 7 London boroughs apply for emergency funding to stave off bankruptcy

Council tax for six English councils can increase by up to 10% to avoid bankruptcy amid funding shortages.

UK politics

Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies

Local authorities in England may be allowed to increase council tax beyond 5% to avoid bankruptcy.

London politics

Council tax in Scotland to reach record high with 15% rise in some areas

Council tax rates in Scotland will rise significantly, with increases of up to 15% set for next month.

London politics

Nine in 10 councils in England to levy maximum council tax increase

Council tax will increase by nearly 5% in 2025, continuing a trend due to funding cuts and rising service costs.

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Budget and library closures approved after mayor breaks tied vote

Havering council's budget for 2025/26 includes a 4.99% tax increase and new borrowing to address financial shortfalls and community service cuts.

London politics

Wandsworth Council tax to freeze and stay lowest in country for third year

Wandsworth Council maintains the lowest council tax in the UK for the third consecutive year while ensuring quality services for residents.

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Budget and library closures approved after mayor breaks tied vote

Havering council's budget for 2025/26 includes a 4.99% tax increase and new borrowing to address financial shortfalls and community service cuts.

London politics

Wandsworth Council tax to freeze and stay lowest in country for third year

Wandsworth Council maintains the lowest council tax in the UK for the third consecutive year while ensuring quality services for residents.

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UK politics

Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study finds

Britain's poorest households are increasingly burdened by council tax, echoing the historical pitfalls of the poll tax.

London politics

Sadiq Khan challenged over his decision to raise council tax in City Hall row

The Labour mayor attributes council tax increases to years of Tory austerity, necessitating financial support for police amid significant budget cuts.

How much is your council tax going up? London boroughs with biggest bills revealed

London borough councils are likely to raise council tax bills by nearly five percent starting in April.

Mayor Sadiq Khan advocates for a four percent increase to fund the Metropolitan police.

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The London Buzz - 20th January 2025

London homeowners face doubling of council tax bills from April under new rules.

Controversial Scientology advertisement at a Tube station shocks commuters.

Suspected World War Two bombs found at a South London shopping centre.

Police respond to public safety concerns with a recent arrest for weapon possession.

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5 months ago

Owners of empty second homes in affluent London borough face massive council tax hike

Richmond Council will charge a 100% premium on empty and second homes starting April to alleviate housing shortages.

6 months ago

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What are council tax bands and can you change yours?

Council tax bands determine property tax based on historical values, influencing costs for homeowners and tenants.

Awareness of the appeals process and how bands are defined is crucial for fiscal fairness.

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'Give bailiffs the ban, before they rob your nan'

Protestors in Haringey demand an end to bailiff usage for council tax debts, advocating for more compassionate collection methods.

#debt-collection

Privacy professionals

Martin Lewis launches attack on local councils: Like loan sharks'

UK council tax collection practices are criticized for being predatory, especially towards vulnerable individuals with mental health issues.

Privacy professionals

Martin Lewis slams councils for acting like worst loan sharks' over tax collection

Council tax collection practices are critiqued as excessively aggressive and damaging, particularly for vulnerable individuals.

Privacy professionals

Martin Lewis launches attack on local councils: Like loan sharks'

UK council tax collection practices are criticized for being predatory, especially towards vulnerable individuals with mental health issues.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Privacy professionals

Martin Lewis slams councils for acting like worst loan sharks' over tax collection

Council tax collection practices are critiqued as excessively aggressive and damaging, particularly for vulnerable individuals.

more#debt-collection