Council Tax

Falkirk Council leader Cecil Meiklejohn says its too early to ascertain the impact of the Council Tax freeze
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Fears Council Tax freeze means services cuts for Falkirk Council

Council leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick fears that, without more cuts, the council will simply run out of cash.

Fears for cash-strapped council

Amanda Templeman, Falkirk Council chief finance officer. Pic: Falkirk Council

Warning of council tax rise

Scottish Government plans to increase council tax did not receiving the backing of Falkirk councillors . Pic: Contributed

Council tax increases rejected

The next cost of living payments will be paid in autumn 2023 and spring 2024.

Cost of living payment 2023: When will the next instalment be paid?

A Martin Lewis fan revealed how a tip from the consumer champion helped her secure a £8,500 refund from her local council.

Martin Lewis fan shares how they got £8,500 council refund

Leeds Building Society could take your Netflix subscription into account when considering your mortgage application (image: Adobe)

How Netflix subscriptions could help people on the property ladder

Martin Lewis has a message for anyone paying council tax, urging “hundreds of thousands” of people to check if they could be due a rebate or discount. (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone who pays council tax

All the major financial changes happening in April - full list

April is shaping up to be a rough month for many, with major price increases scheduled to take effect.

April bill hikes set to cost household £700 annually

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis: how to check if you are overpaying on council tax

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis urges people to send two texts before bills rise in April

Householders may have more cash in hand if they take advantage of the Council Tax reductions available to them

Falkirk’s young householders may be eligible for Council Tax reduction

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis reveals how to get thousands back on council tax bills

Falkirk's council tax is to rise by seven per cent

Council tax to rise by seven per cent

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month

Millions of households across the country face an increase in their council tax as the cost of living crisis deepens. Data from the County Councils Network (CNN) indicates that three quarters of councils in England that have social care duties are planning a 5% price hike from April.

Millions of households face 5% council tax increase from April

Difficult decisions lie ahead for West Lothian Council in light of an ever-expanding budget gap.

Budget gap expands even more

East Falkirk MP Martyn Day is urging those over the age of 66 to claim benefits they are owed

East Falkirk MP wants pensioners to get the credit they deserve

Residents claim the vacant rooms in Breton Ciurt had lights burning day and night for three months

Residents claim Falkirk Council left lights on in vacant premises for months

Kenneth Lawrie, chief executive of Falkirk Council, warned of the pressures facing the local authority

Falkirk Council: Budget gap means services will be cut and council tax rise

The council websites will be down over the weekend

Falkirk Council websites offline

Switching bank account could help you save up to £200 off energy bills - here’s ...

Government Review signals severe challenges for West Lothian Council services

Last chance to buy stamps before Royal Mail hikes prices in April

Councillor Robert Bissett.

Falkirk budget: £5m of cuts and Council Tax rise closes £29m deficit

Council Tax rises were agreed this week

Council Tax: 4% rise agreed, but most households will see bills going down

Councillors will make their decision on Council Tax rises next month

Council Tax: 3% rise would help Falkirk bridge £29m budget gap

Council tax may need to rise by up to 5% a year for the next three years in order to keep services running and pay for social care reforms, a think tank has warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Council tax 'could rise by up to 5% every year over the next three years'

Falkirk Council still hasn't returned the money which dates back as far as 1993.

Falkirk Council fails to return overpaid council tax worth £429,000 dating back ...

alkirk Council Leader Cecil Meiklejohn.

Council Tax freeze confirmed for Falkirk residents

Picture Michael Gillen

Falkirk councillors agree timescale for Council Tax and budget decisions

The Treasury allow councils to set their own budgets up to a fixed amount (Photo: Shutterstock)

Council tax will rise by 5% for millions this year - costing households an extra...

Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Kate Forbes MSP

Scottish Government confirms extra £7.5m funding for Falkirk Council

This is when you don't have to pay council tax in 2021 - and why there's a payme...

Council tax could rise by more than £100 next year - what it means for household...

You could get up to 50% off bus and train travel (Photo: Shutterstock)

If you're at risk of going into debt you can claim extra benefits - from money o...

Falkirk’s SNP administration fails to pass its capital budget programme

Council tax to rise in Falkirk area as administration budget plan is rejected

Co-chairs of the report, President of COSLA, Councillor David ONeil and Marco Biagi MSP

Council tax - time for change!