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London's 2,000-a-year council tax bombshell as average bill passes landmark in almost half of boroughs

Residents in 15 London local authorities will pay over 2,000 in council tax from April for Band D properties or higher.
London councils are facing a financial squeeze due to rising demand for services and reduced resources.

Council tax bills could rise by 5% after Labour keeps cap in place

Labour confirmed council tax hikes will be maintained at the 5% cap, potentially raising bills by 100 for average families.

Council Tax Calculator: How much will bills rise in my area?

Council tax bill to rise by 106 on average this year
Local authorities protecting frontline services through tax increase

London's 2,000-a-year council tax bombshell as average bill passes landmark in almost half of boroughs

Residents in 15 London local authorities will pay over 2,000 in council tax from April for Band D properties or higher.
London councils are facing a financial squeeze due to rising demand for services and reduced resources.

Council tax bills could rise by 5% after Labour keeps cap in place

Labour confirmed council tax hikes will be maintained at the 5% cap, potentially raising bills by 100 for average families.

Council Tax Calculator: How much will bills rise in my area?

Council tax bill to rise by 106 on average this year
Local authorities protecting frontline services through tax increase
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Westminster mortuary getting 2.8million upgrade to make it 'fit for purpose'

Westminster Public Mortuary is receiving a £2.8 million refurbishment due to drainage issues affecting operations.
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Ballot questions tackle high property taxes that come with rising home values

Property tax ballot measures may lead to cuts in public services across several states, particularly in Colorado.

North Dakota voters reject dramatic plan to eliminate property taxes-as other states embrace caps

The proposal to eliminate property taxes in North Dakota was defeated due to concerns over funding essential services.

Ballot questions tackle high property taxes that come with rising home values

Property tax ballot measures may lead to cuts in public services across several states, particularly in Colorado.

North Dakota voters reject dramatic plan to eliminate property taxes-as other states embrace caps

The proposal to eliminate property taxes in North Dakota was defeated due to concerns over funding essential services.
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Editorial: Unpacking those confusing sales tax ballot measures. Here's our take.

Local sales tax measures can significantly increase the financial burden on consumers in California's East and South Bay areas.
Voter decisions on sales tax measures impact funding for local services and infrastructure.
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Hotels nearing agreement on tax plan to provide homelessness services funding - Austin Monitor

New hotel tax expected to generate funds for homelessness services
Agreement from local hoteliers significantly surpassed requirements
City projects to earn over $7 million annually from the TPID tax

A national disgrace': cyclists and motorists lament UK's pothole-ridden roads

The UK's road infrastructure is deteriorating, causing safety concerns and highlighting the need for significant investment and improvements.

Barry Lewis begins leadership of Sutton Council

Lewis outlines his political ambitions while stressing the importance of good governance and basic services in his new role as Sutton Lib Dem Council member.
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LA County Property Value to Reach Record $2T

Taxable property value in Los Angeles County could surpass $2 trillion, driven by soaring home prices.

Backed by Chinese carmaker Great Wall, Haomo raises $14M for autonomous driving tech | TechCrunch

China's autonomous driving companies experiencing a slowdown in investment post-funding frenzy.
Domestic investors backed by local government funding are stepping up in China's tech industry.

LA County Property Value to Reach Record $2T

Taxable property value in Los Angeles County could surpass $2 trillion, driven by soaring home prices.

Backed by Chinese carmaker Great Wall, Haomo raises $14M for autonomous driving tech | TechCrunch

China's autonomous driving companies experiencing a slowdown in investment post-funding frenzy.
Domestic investors backed by local government funding are stepping up in China's tech industry.
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Council's Harry Kane statue stuck in storage for years with nowhere to go

A statue of football star Harry Kane funded by local councillors has yet to find a home due to safety concerns.
The statue, depicting Kane on a bench, was initially planned to be installed at Chingford station but faced opposition from Transport for London.

Northern council says it faces bankruptcy over scrapped HS2 link

Cheshire East council is facing potential bankruptcy due to the scrapped HS2 northern leg
The council is seeking compensation for the losses and the opportunity cost to the borough
Councils across the country are warning of financial crises unless there is intervention to boost local government funding

Five big problems the Starmer government has to fix

Decisions on public sector pay rises and local government funding are urgent challenges for the new UK government.
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