Council Tax

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

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

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?

Is there a cost of living payment in August? Everything you need to know about the remaining payments ncluding dates and a full list of DWP support available.

Sophie Wills

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

Martin Lewis has revealed how people can save thousands of pounds on their council tax bills before the price hike in April - what you need to know.

Sophie Wills

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

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

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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

BENEFITS EXPERT: How will putting cash from a will payment into a trust affect m...

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...

Already people are choosing to heat or eat.

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK: PM’s legacy will be one of inequality and heart-breaking pover...

South Tyneside is on course for another council tax rise.

Senior councillors approve budget

South Tyneside Council.

Council tax rise and £6million spending cuts proposed for South Tyneside

Boris Johnson is completely out of touch with the strain on people’s lives. Instead of dealing with these problems, the Prime Minister has jetted off for a week-long holiday to Marbella.

KATE OSBORNE: No word on how Government is to lead us out of this mess

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'

Council Tax challenges

Dozens challenge Council Tax bills

Council tax bills are rising again in South Tyneside.

Final council tax rise approved for South Tyneside - this is how much you will p...

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...

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

Council tax is set to rise in South Tyneside as borough leaders try to balance the books amid the impact of the pandemic

Council tax set to rise by at least 3.75% in South Tyneside

Council tax bills are set to rise by 3.95% in South Tyneside

Council tax rise - what you will pay and how the money will be spent

Council chiefs are preparing a budget as the pandemic makes balancing the books a tough task

'Difficult balancing act' as South Tyneside faces council tax rise

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

Pensioners ion South Tyneside are missing out on help with their Council Tax bills

South Tyneside pensioners missing out on Council Tax help

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...

South Tynside Council are offering a package of support for residents

Council tax cuts and payment holidays for South Tyneside

South Tyneside Council has agreed a council tax rise.

Council tax set to rise in South Tyneside

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