Five DWP benefits could cut your council tax bill
Claimants of five key DWP benefits may be eligible for a council tax reduction. Check with your local council now to see if you can lower your payments.
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Worcester empty homes face council tax premium
Worcester City Council plans to charge extra council tax on 200 properties empty for over a year. The move aims to bring homes back into use and generate revenue.
Birmingham Council Sells Former Nursery at Auction
Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council is selling the former Birchfield Community Day Nursery in Handsworth at auction on December 10. Guide price is over £300,000 for the 17,513 sq ft site.
Community Christmas wins £1,000 housing group grant
A Chorley volunteer group has won a £1,000 grant to host a free Christmas Day lunch, combating loneliness. Discover how to book your place or support their fundraising concert.
Council pays £325k consultants for 'super council' plans
Worcestershire County Council paid PwC £325,000 to devise 'One Worcestershire' unitary authority plans. The controversial cost was revealed during a scrutiny panel meeting.
Labour's 10% Council Tax Hike Plan Revealed
Millions of UK households face council tax hikes of up to 10% as Labour considers removing the referendum requirement. Discover how this affects you.
Solihull Council Tax Support Changes Proposed
Solihull Council proposes changes to its council tax support scheme, with 470 vulnerable claimants facing an average £6 weekly reduction. Have your say in the consultation.
Charity Needs 300 Volunteers for 2026 Children's Camps
Over The Wall Camp needs 300+ energetic volunteers for its 2026 residential camps supporting children with serious health conditions. Help create magical experiences in Derbyshire and Scotland.
Council stops £750k right-to-buy fraud attempt
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
Macclesfield volunteer's 35-year hospice dedication
Angela Roberts fulfils her mother's dying wish by volunteering 35 years at East Cheshire Hospice. The Macclesfield support group she leads has raised over £43,000. Discover how to join.
Guide Dog puppies cheer Gloucester Hartpury at Kingsholm
Heart-warming moment as Guide Dog puppies in training formed a guard of honour for Gloucester Hartpury players, highlighting the charity's vital volunteer needs. Support their life-changing work today.
Council Tax Support: Millions Could Be Overpaying
New figures reveal 3.7 million people receive Council Tax Reduction, but many more eligible households are missing out on vital savings. Age UK explains eligibility and how to claim.
Universal Credit claimants hit with £1,000 council tax rise
Thousands of disabled Universal Credit claimants in Somerset face council tax bills of up to £1,000 after a local scheme change. Discover the impact and council's response.
Council Tax Reduction 2025: Are You Eligible?
Millions in England receive Council Tax Reduction, but many eligible households are missing out. Discover if you qualify and how to claim support worth hundreds of pounds.
Fylde Ice Festival returns to Lytham in 2026
Lytham transforms into a winter wonderland on 14th Feb 2026 as the free Fylde Ice Festival returns with spectacular ice sculptures. Mark your calendars for this magical community event!
Council mental health absences continue to climb
Warwickshire County Council sees staff sickness levels stabilise, but stress and mental health remain the primary driver, accounting for over 16,800 lost days annually.
Council to refurbish pensioner's 'inhumane' home
Birmingham City Council will completely refurbish a widower's mould-ridden council house after his 'inhumane' living conditions were exposed. 67-year-old John Marshall will be moved to temporary accommodation during the works.
Birmingham couple's dinner date inspires homeless charity
After a fancy meal in Birmingham, Alan and Katherine Strang founded Let's Feed Brum, now helping hundreds weekly with food, clothing and support. Discover their inspiring story.
Penarth RNLI volunteer honoured for 20+ years service
Sally Livsey-Davies receives a long service award from Penarth RNLI for over two decades of dedicated fundraising. Discover how her efforts supported lifesaving work.
Briton Ferry Park Group Wins King's Award for Volunteers
The Friends of Jersey Park in Briton Ferry receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups. Discover how their community work earned this highest honour.
King Charles honours West Midlands volunteer heroes
King Charles has honoured six community volunteer groups in Birmingham and Wolverhampton with the prestigious Award for Voluntary Service. Discover the inspiring stories behind these local heroes.
Derby volunteer's Great Wall trek for Air Ambulance
Shamim Khan from Derby completes a 3300m ascent trek along China's Great Wall, raising vital funds for The Air Ambulance Service. Support her heroic challenge today.
Council Tax Explained: Where Your Money Goes
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
Mass bulb planting transforms Ellesmere Port estate
Residents and organisations planted 5,000 spring bulbs on the Stanney estate. The project will create colourful displays and improve local wildlife habitats. Get involved with future community events.
Birmingham Council's 'Green' Union Rating Sparks Row
Birmingham City Council rates its industrial relations as 'green' despite ongoing bins strike. Opposition leader brands the assessment 'delusional' in heated council clash.
Zebra Crossings to Replace School Lollipop Patrols
Sandwell Council plans to install permanent zebra crossings at five schools to solve long-term lollipop patrol vacancies and improve road safety. Find out how this change will benefit the community.
Dudley Council CCTV snooping scandal investigation
Dudley Council faces union pressure over CCTV recordings capturing staff conversations. UNISON demands answers as investigation continues into data breach allegations.
Birmingham Labour loses key vote after resignations
Birmingham Council's ruling Labour group loses a dramatic vote following defections and the bins strike crisis. Union claims leadership has 'lost grip on power'. Read the full analysis.
Birmingham bin strike reaches 8-month milestone
Birmingham's bin strike enters its eighth month as union demands council restart negotiations. Thousands of households show support while workers face redundancy.
Council Tax Shock: Thousands Face Unexpected Bills
Thousands of Birmingham residents are facing surprise council tax bills following a major change to council tax support. Discover who's affected and what you need to do.
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