Council tax
Coverage of Council tax in the Nexus archive.
- The council is making a hash of our bin collections - can I stop paying my council tax? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies
A resident questions whether they can stop paying council tax due to the council's poor bin collection management. Dean Dunham KC provides a legal response to the inquiry.
- Council tax could DOUBLE in central London borough after Labour 'fiddle' diverted cash to traditional heartlands
Council tax in a central London borough could double due to a Labour 'fiddle' that redirected funds to traditional heartlands. The article suggests the financial reallocation has led to potential tax increases in specific areas.
- What WILL Burnham tax to fund Labour's lurch to the Left? Fears mount over raids on council tax, inheritance and pensions after PM-in-waiting says there is 'room' to increase burden
The article discusses concerns over potential tax increases by Labour, including raids on council tax, inheritance, and pensions. A Labour official suggests there is 'room' to raise these taxes further.
- Houseboat owner reveals the real cost of living on a canal - after Green Party leader Zack Polanski's council tax row
A houseboat owner reveals the real cost of living on a canal following a council tax dispute involving Green Party leader Zack Polanski. The article highlights the financial challenges of canal living in the context of this political controversy.
- Retiree who restored an outbuilding in her garden as a holiday let to top up her pension is now being hit with £9,000-a-year council tax bill
A retiree converted an outbuilding in her garden into a holiday let to supplement her pension but is now facing a £9,000-a-year council tax bill. The council tax increase is linked to the property's use as a holiday let.
- How a change to holiday let rules and council tax is costing business owners up to £60,000 in backdated bills
Changes to holiday let rules and council tax are resulting in business owners facing backdated bills of up to £60,000. The financial burden stems from new regulations affecting short-term rental properties.
- GLA considering investigation into Zack Polanski over houseboat council tax
The London Assembly is considering an investigation into Green Party leader Zack Polanski over potential council tax underpayment while living on a houseboat in east London. Polanski admitted possible non-compliance, and his party described the issue as an 'unintentional mistake' with steps taken to rectify any owed tax.
- Zack Polanski faces formal standards investigation after Green leader admitted failing to pay council tax while living on narrowboat
Zack Polanski is facing a formal standards investigation after the Green Party leader admitted to failing to pay council tax while residing on a narrowboat. The situation highlights potential financial misconduct and accountability issues within the political sphere.
- MILLIONS of families could face soaring bills as Andy Burnham vows to overhaul council tax in Labour lurch to Left
Andy Burnham has announced plans to overhaul council tax as part of Labour's shift leftward, with warnings that millions of families could face significantly higher bills as a result of the proposed changes.
- Scrap stamp duty and council tax to fix London housing crisis, thinktank says
A thinktank proposes scrapping stamp duty and council tax to fix London's housing crisis, suggesting a new property wealth tax to encourage downsizing and raise funds for social housing. This tax would replace the levy paid when buying a property and council tax. The report aims to help renters save for deposits and free up homes.
- Zack Polanski's popularity nosedives AGAIN in the wake of rows over not paying his council tax and response to Golders Green terror attack
Zack Polanski's popularity has decreased due to controversy over unpaid council tax and response to Golders Green terror attack. The incident has sparked outrage and criticism. Polanski's handling of the situation has been questioned.
- I sell houseboats for a living: THESE are the rules Zack Polanski should have followed on council tax
Zack Polanski's council tax rules are discussed in relation to his profession of selling houseboats. The article implies that there are specific rules he should have followed. The context suggests a potential controversy or issue with tax payments.
- 'Hypocrite' Zack Polanski under fire after admitting he failed to pay council tax while living in a houseboat - while demanding others pay more tax
Zack Polanski admitted to not paying council tax while living on a houseboat, despite advocating for others to pay more tax. This has led to criticism and accusations of hypocrisy. Polanski's admission has sparked outrage and calls for accountability.
- Almost 5,000 town hall fat cats now enjoying six-figure pay packets - with a RECORD number pocketing over £150,000 a year as council tax rises again
Over 5,000 town hall officials now earn six-figure salaries, with a record number receiving over £150,000 annually. Council tax rises coincide with these high pay packages, sparking public debate over financial priorities.
- Council tax on second homes in Edinburgh rose by 300%... for just eight days
Edinburgh's council tax for second homes increased by 300% for eight days, reflecting a temporary measure to address housing issues. The policy highlights concerns about property ownership and taxation in the city.