Council Tax

Council tax levels have been set for the year ahead

North East councillors taken to court over unpaid council tax

Town Hall Rich List shows the top earners at South Tyneside Council

Gareth used a company’s online quote service to see if he could save some money

How I saved £140 a month on bills during ‘Awful April’

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Find out how much your council tax will go up from April 1

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Steep April price hikes: the household bills set to rise

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Council tax: how much is my bill going up with April payment rises?

Robyn Swan moved out of her home to live rent-free in a container in rural Scotland, growing her own food and harvesting rainwater. She is pictured with her pet sheep and dogs. Photo: Robyn Swan / SWNS

'I sold all my belongings to live rent-free in a container'

South Tyneside Council has approved next year’s budget from the Labour administration

New council tax bills set as spending plans and £13.1m cuts laid out

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How much council tax will rise in every North East area in April

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Watch: Six areas that will see highest council tax rises in 2025

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The rules and legal risks of refusing to pay council tax

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Watch: How to lower your council tax as bills expected to rise

South Tyneside Council’s Labour cabinet, at a meeting this week, backed budget plans for 2025/26 as part of the borough’s medium-term financial plan

Difficult decisions, many cuts and tax rises as council unveils budget

Councillor Jane Carter, Labour cabinet member for governance, finance and corporate services, has given an overview of South Tyneside Council's budget

How council wants to spend your money as it hikes council tax

South Tyneside residents could face a 4.95 per cent council tax rise next year

Finance chief defends council tax hike after facing difficult job

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9 ways you can get council tax support - as millions face huge rises

There are ways to ease the pressure and get support if you’re facing higher bills 💸

Alex Nelson

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UK households owed £1000s in council tax refunds due to overpayments

The local council tax reduction scheme gives a council tax discount to eligible households who are on lower incomes in South Tyneside.

Decision on future of scheme that helps 18,000 homes with council tax

South Shields Town Hall.

Council to consider continuing Council Tax support package

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council: fees to increase

Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon is pictured with Yacub Ahmed, of South Tyneside Youth Parliament.

South Tyneside's bold plan to eradicate child poverty

South Tyneside residents will be able to access Pension Credit advice and support at The Word, in South Shields.

Residents to receive Pension Credit advice and support at The Word

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low

1000s of households to get direct cost-of-living payments up to £500

The Tyne Tunnel. Photo: National World.

Tyne Tunnel: Drivers face delays with bank holiday weekend closure

The Tyne Tunnel. Photo: National World.

Tyne Tunnel journeys to cost more as tolls are set to rise from May

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Primrose ward, from left: Elaine Francis, David Kennedy, Stephen Pearson.

Candidates standing in the Primrose ward in the 2024 local elections

Meet the candidates standing for election in the Primrose ward.

Chris Binding

Former South Tyneside Council leader Iain Malcolm. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Former Council leader's 'spending spree' branded 'horrific'

South Shields Town Hall.

Councillors approve 2024/25 spending plans including council tax hike

South Tyneside Council’s Green Party Group, with group leader Cllr David Francis (front centre). Photo: Other 3rd Party.

Green Party to present alternative budget to Labour at crunch meeting

South Shields Town Hall.

Council tax hike will help council 'continue to provide services'

South Shields Town Hall is one of the sites opening its doors.

Last chance for residents to have say on Council Tax Consultation

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?

South Shields Town Hall

South Tyneside Council’s Cabinet to consider Council Tax consultation

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

Council tax is on the rise by up to 15% across local authorities in England - Credit: Adobe

April council tax: How to apply for support and how much will it rise?

NHS prescriptions are on the rise next month to add to the financial concerns of households amid a crippling cost of living crisis - Credit: Adobe

NHS prescription charges to rise in April - how much more you’ll pay

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

Full list of places that will see a council tax increase in April 2023

Budget plans have been proposed to fight against South Tyneside poverty through the cost of living crisis.

Plans to fight poverty in South Tyneside set to go to councillors next week

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

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How to apply for your £150 council tax energy rebate in South Tyneside

UK households are set to get council tax assistance. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

More than 30,000 South Tyneside households in line for £150 council tax rebate

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UK households are set to get council tax assistance. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

How to check if you can get a £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate

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

Council tax bills are rising again.

Council tax rise and spending plans approved for South Tyneside - this is how mu...

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