Council Tax

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

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Council Tax bills set to rise by an average of £100 in the new year

Almost 2.3 million people are missing out on claiming a combined £3.4 billion in Council Tax Support

Almost 2.3 million people are missing out on claiming a combined £3.4 billion in Council Tax Support

Millions missing out on £1,500 Council Tax support discount

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has previously raised awareness of the “very obscure” council tax discount

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has previously raised awareness of the “very obscure” council tax discount

'Obscure' council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save you thousands

If you’re on a low income you might be able to get your council tax reduced.

If you’re on a low income you might be able to get your council tax reduced.

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Do you have to pay council tax if you receive benefits from the DWP?

The government previously injected an emergency £600 million in funding.

The government previously injected an emergency £600 million in funding.

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Average UK home to face £103 council tax rise as councils avoid financial crisis

Homeowners in our region are forking out more of their wages on council tax than anywhere else in the UK, new research has found.

Homeowners in our region are forking out more of their wages on council tax than anywhere else in the UK, new research has found.

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North East families forking out more of wages on council tax than any other region

You could be eligible for Council Tax Support if you are on low income or claiming benefits

You could be eligible for Council Tax Support if you are on low income or claiming benefits

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Millions missing out on £1,000 council tax support - are you eligible?

You could be eligible for Council Tax Support if you are on low income or claiming benefits

You could be eligible for Council Tax Support if you are on low income or claiming benefits

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Millions missing out on £1,000 council tax support - are you eligible?

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

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Little-known council tax discount could save you thousands

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

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Little-known council tax discount could save you thousands

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has highlighted a council tax discount that could save people thousands of pounds

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has highlighted a council tax discount that could save people thousands of pounds

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Martin Lewis highlights 'obscure' council tax discount that can save you thousands

Councillors Alan Shield (left) and Richard Bell (right). Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

Councillors Alan Shield (left) and Richard Bell (right). Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

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Thousands of County Durham homes will have 'no council tax' to pay for another year

Councillors in Darlington were given an update on the council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

Councillors in Darlington were given an update on the council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

Darlington council provides big update on £150 tax rebate for households

Residents have shared their difficulties with the council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

Residents have shared their difficulties with the council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

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Darlington council tax reactions: from "still waiting" to "booked a tattoo wiv it"

Darlington Borough Council is to send out more letters about the council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

Darlington Borough Council is to send out more letters about the council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

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Why Darlington residents could soon get more letters over £150 council tax rebate

Some people are still waiting for their £150 council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

Some people are still waiting for their £150 council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

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County Durham man's anger after not receiving £150 council tax rebate

Councils around the country are in the process of paying out the £150 council tax rebate (PA)

Councils around the country are in the process of paying out the £150 council tax rebate (PA)

£150 cost of living council tax rebate still available - are you eligible?

Councils around the country are in the process of paying out the £150 council tax rebate (PA)

Councils around the country are in the process of paying out the £150 council tax rebate (PA)

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When will £150 cost of living council tax rebate be paid?

The money may help the lowest-earning households manage rising bills during the cost of living crisis. (PA)

The money may help the lowest-earning households manage rising bills during the cost of living crisis. (PA)

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£150 council tax rebate boosted by £40 for some areas - who is eligible?

Councils around the country are in the process of paying out the £150 council tax rebate (PA)

Councils around the country are in the process of paying out the £150 council tax rebate (PA)

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£150 cost of living council tax rebate still available - who is eligible?

Big update for those still waiting for £150 council tax rebate in Darlington

Big update for those still waiting for £150 council tax rebate in Darlington

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Big update for those still waiting for £150 council tax rebate in Darlington

Council tax: £150 rebate to be boosted by £40 in some areas of UK - who is eligible? (PA)

Council tax: £150 rebate to be boosted by £40 in some areas of UK - who is eligible? (PA)

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£150 council tax rebate boosted by £40 in some areas of UK - who is eligible?

The Local Government Association is warning of a recent spate of cold calls offering energy rebates.

The Local Government Association is warning of a recent spate of cold calls offering energy rebates.

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Residents warned of £150 council tax rebate scam - how to spot

Council tax rebate: Martin Lewis issues council tax scam warning to most UK households. (PA)

Council tax rebate: Martin Lewis issues council tax scam warning to most UK households. (PA)

Martin Lewis issues council tax rebate scam warning - what you need to know

Fears over Darlington Borough Council's £150 council tax rebate to residents

Fears over Darlington Borough Council's £150 council tax rebate to residents

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Fears over Darlington Borough Council's £150 council tax rebate to residents

Households who do not pay council tax by direct debit will have to

Households who do not pay council tax by direct debit will have to

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Some households in County Durham and Darlington could get £150 council tax rebate

Huge council tax increase confirmed from April - check costs in your area. (PA)

Huge council tax increase confirmed from April - check costs in your area. (PA)

Households across the UK face huge council tax increase in April

County Hall in Durham. Picture: Northern Echo.

County Hall in Durham. Picture: Northern Echo.

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Councillors vote to spend £120,000 on new chiefs after raising council tax

Council tax 2.99% rise in Darlington approved as alternative 1% bid fails

Council tax 2.99% rise in Darlington approved as alternative 1% bid fails

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Council tax 2.99% rise in Darlington approved as alternative 1% bid fails

County Hall in Durham.

County Hall in Durham.

Where some of Durham County Council's budget will be spent - including new schools

It was announced that people in council tax bands A to D will received a £150 rebate (PA)

It was announced that people in council tax bands A to D will received a £150 rebate (PA)

How your council tax band is calculated - are you eligible for £150 rebate?