Council Tax
Council approves 9.5% council tax rise in Bridgend
Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed a new budget for 2024-25 amid what Leader Huw David has described as being…
Free ride buses set to return to Swansea this year
Swansea's pioneering free buses initiative is to get a £400,000 boost in the coming year.
Council hits back against claims it’s already decided on a double digit council tax increase
Neath Port Talbot Council have said claims on social media that it has already decided on an 11% council tax…
Council says it faces growing funding gap after lower than expected central funding to pay for services
Neath Port Talbot Council says it's facing a tougher than expected task in reaching a balanced 2024/25 budget.
Pembrokeshire Council votes for 200% council tax premium for second homes
Members of Pembrokeshire County Council have voted for a 200% Council Tax premium for second homes in the county.
Council tax for second homes and empty properties could DOUBLE in Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot Council say they are considering introducing a 100% council tax premium on second homes and long term…
Minister says council tax reform “to deliver fairer system”
A package of reforms to council tax will address unfairness in the current system, the Welsh Government’s Minister for Finance…
Second homes and empty properties in Carmarthenshire set to pay council tax premium
Carmarthenshire Council have announced they will introduce council tax premiums on second homes and long-term empty properties from 1 April…
Welsh Government commits to ending punitive ‘one strike’ council tax rule
Finance and Local Government Minister Rebecca Evans MS has confirmed the Welsh Government intends to legislate to end a punitive…
Council tax premium considered for second homes and empty properties in Carmarthenshire
Officials in Carmarthenshire have said they're considering introducing council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties in the county.