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Gillingham councillors vote for precept increase below 4 percent
Councillors have voted for Gillingham’s precept to rise by just under 4 percent for the financial year 2023-2024. On Monday night members of the town council agreed a total budget for the town …
Dorset’s council and social care tax set to rise by 4 percent
Dorset Council’s proposed budget for 2023-24 will raise bills by around 4 percent for residents, it has been revealed. That represents a £1.41 extra per week increase in council tax for people who …
Council tax set to rise by around £87 a year for Gillingham residents
Gillingham residents living in a band D property are likely to see their council tax go up by around £87 for the year 2020-2021. That is based on analysis by Gillingham News after …
Dorset Council to exempt young people leaving care from council tax
Care leavers in Dorset will not have to pay council tax until they are 25, Dorset Council has announced. The council’s Cabinet has agreed that young people who have spent time in foster …
Thousands of North Dorset residents facing questions over council tax status
Nearly three thousand people claiming single person discount on their council tax bills in North Dorset are to get a letter checking if they are still entitled to the 25 percent reduction. District …
Gillingham Council defends council tax rise
Gillingham Town Council has defended its decision to raise its annual precept – which forms part of residents’ council tax – to £764,594.13. This represents an increase of 17.88% based on a band …