Council tax to rise by three percent in West Dunbartonshire as budget approved

The Scottish Government has been accused of failing those most in need because its £150 grant to help with the soaring cost of living won’t be paid in a lump sum.

Some of the country's poorest households risk missing out on a scheme targeted to shield them as the cost of living crisis in the UK worsens, it is feared. Back in February, the UK government announced that around 20 million households in council tax bands A to D - including 95 per cent of rented properties - would benefit from a council tax rebate of £150.

A war hero – whose remarkable service saw him being internationally recognised – will be honoured by the council after he died weeks before his 100th birthday.

Brits are facing higher bills this month as the cost of living crisis rumbles on. A number of changes that will affect your wallet come into force this month - and several with impact your finances from today.

back on the market for $1.09 million, received an accepted offer over the ask the first day it was on the market, but a contract has not yet been signed as of press time. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom home is 500 square feet.

The UK government recently announced a new line of measures to help tackle the cost of living crisis plaguing the country. It comes as the cost of energy bills and National Insurance payments are set to rise from April.

Bury Council is to buy the Mill Gate shopping centre, paving the way for its redevelopment.

Schools caring for pupils in West Dunbartonshire with additional support needs will be expanded to meet rising demand.

Pupils across West Dunbartonshire have taken part in lessons to combat bigotry, religious hate and racism - after a number of incidents where sectarian graffiti was scrawled on local buildings.

More than 40 percent of households in West Dunbartonshire are now living in fuel poverty.

The reduction of £150 to council tax bills will begin to roll out across West Lothian in the next few weeks when householders learn what their new charges will be.

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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anybody whose home falls within council tax bands A-D, and has a message for those in the bands above.

Concerns have been raised after £250,000 of building materials were left unsecured at a Dumbarton council depot for over a YEAR.

Fears have been raised over local jobs following reports convenience store chain McColl’s is on the brink of collapse.

More than £8million of council tax debt has been racked up in West Dunbartonshire as residents struggle to keep up with payments.

Westminster has been accused of a “council tax swindle” which could cost households £115 each after the Scottish Government confirmed it has not received £290 million of cash to help with the cost of living.

Nearly a third of all households in Rochdale may have to apply for a new £150 council tax rebate as they do not pay by direct debit