Council Tax

New data revealed the latest number of empty homes in town. Photo Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Town has almost 2,000 empty properties

Hartlepool people have their say about a range of issues in these retro pictures.

25 retro pictures of Hartlepool people telling it straight

Changes are proposed to Hartlepool's Council Tax Reduction scheme for working age adults.

Council tax support changes proposed

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?

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

From left to right, council candidates Brenda Harrison and Paul Manley. No picture was provided for Rodney Pangbourne.

Your De Bruce ward council election candidates

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

Left to right, James Brewer and Ged Hall. Other candidates did not submit a picture to be used.

Burn Valley local election candidates

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.

Full list of places that will see a council tax increase in April 2023

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

Hartlepool Borough Council managing director Denis McGuckin.

Councillors warned of 'risks' of cutting senior officers' salaries

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

The candidates contesting the Rural West ward in the upcoming Hartlepool Borough Council elections.

Meet the candidates in Hartlepool Borough Council's Rural West ward

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

in reality, most of the work I do as your MP takes place off camera and isn’t always broadcast on TV.

JILL MORTIMER: My work on combating health inequality is not seen on TV

Cll Bob Cook

'Absolutely vital' £80 winter support payments to be made to residents
Extra financial support is on the way for more vulnerable families this winter.

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'

Local people feel they do not have value for money when it comes to local services and local spending

JILL MORTIMER: Town’s council tax is too high and I’m here to find solutions

Council Tax challenges

Dozens challenge Council Tax bills

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

Council tax bills vary widely across the UK according to new research.

Council tax rate comparisons

A record number of people in Hartlepool are getting help with their Council Tax bills

Record number of Hartlepool people claiming Council Tax support

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...

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Council tax set to rise again in County Durham

Council tax to rise as fire brigade asks for extra cash