The man in charge of Shropshire Council's finances says the authority's likely to take advantage of a rule-change allowing bigger rises in council tax. Read more:
Councillor Gwilym Butler said a 5% increase would be less than half the national inflation rate of 10.1%
Councillor Gwilym Butler, cabinet member for finance, said the proposal was likely to be put forward in the coming weeks.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Shropshire man forced to live in car because of council errorsA Shropshire man was homeless for too long because Shropshire Council did not understand its responsibilities towards him, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.
Read more »
Shropshire Council ordered to pay homeless man who lived in carThe £4,000 pay-out follows a watchdog's ruling the authority failed to understand its duties to him.
Read more »
Shropshire Council ordered to pay homeless man who lived in carThe £4,000 pay-out follows a watchdog's ruling the authority failed to understand its duties to him.
Read more »
Council considering biggest council tax rise possible as it faces multi-million deficitCouncil Tax could be set to rise by 4.99 per cent for some residents as Shropshire Council prepares for a huge inflation-driven deficit.
Read more »
Gwynedd second homes could see 150% council tax hikeGwynedd Council cabinet will recommend the council tax premium for second homes should increase.
Read more »
Flood alerts in place across Shropshire and Mid Wales after night of heavy rainA series of flood alerts are in place across Shropshire and Mid Wales after heavy rainfall overnight.
Read more »