Local authorities warn they have “little choice” but to raise council tax
A majority of councils across England have revealed they plan to raise bills by almost 5 per cent this year.
ByNew Times,
New Thinking.
A majority of councils across England have revealed they plan to raise bills by almost 5 per cent this year.
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