In an effort to address a $6.2 million deficit, the Dorchester County Council introduced a draft fiscal year 2026 budget that raised taxes.

Experts fear property barons are putting their homes on the market to exploit a legal get-around that is helping them avoid new council tax premiums, with Padstow in Cornwall among the areas hit.

Children looked after by the council in Dorset struggled to meet the expected learning standards last year, new figures suggest.

The fate of the 5-year levy that would fund the library, parks and Center 50+ now rests in Salem voters' hands.

The Labour Party government is giving the green light for councils in 28 places to hike council tax bills to a staggering ...

Second home owners up and down the country have been left reeling after being hit with double council tax bills this month.

Households across the country could be eligible for huge savings of up to 90 per cent off their water bill - here's how to apply ...

Council demands change after finding 45% of homes in Whitby are likely to be 'non-primary' homes, and has persuaded local MP ...

COUNCIL Tax is expected to skyrocket in 28 UK locations to over £3,000 a year. Council tax is an annual fee you pay to your local council. The cost is set by your council and goes towards ...

Residents living in 28 areas will see their council tax rise to over £3,000 a year by 2030, it has been reported.

Council tax bills will soar by nearly 30pc under Labour, with residents in 28 areas hit with £3,000 average bills, analysis ...

The number of local authority employees taking home more than £100,000 a year has stayed the same as last year – but those earning the ...