'If not now, when? Call to freeze Rochdale council tax as cost of living crisis looms

Reducing our outgoings is a hot topic at the moment, not least our rising food bills.

'Vital' homelessness and social housing services are to be taken back ‘in-house’ by Rochdale council.

New ‘significant evidence’ has been provided to a review examining allegations of child sexual exploitation in Oldham, further delaying its publication.

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

No vehicles should be charged in the new Clean Air Zone (CAZ), Greater Manchester leaders have agreed, as the scheme remains under review.

Council Tax bills for 2022/23 are being issued this month and the amount of money you will be paying from April depends on the size and value of your property, plus the number of people who live there.

Residents in Bury will be hit with a bill increase of around three per cent higher from April.

It has been confirmed that households across the UK will see their council tax skyrocket from April, further increasing the already steep cost of living.

Salford's mayor has defended a full council tax increase - which will be needed to pay all care workers the Real Living Wage - saying 'it's the right thing to do'.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone who has bought or rented a property since 1993.

A 'cost of living' rebate that would benefit thousands of homes in Stockport has been proposed ahead of a key budget meeting this week.

The towns in Greater Manchester have always held a fierce pride in their own sense of identity and community.

Last minute Westminster intervention will cut council tax bills by an average of £2.15 a week.

David is 63 and relies on state benefits.

Greater Manchester residents will face a 7.1 pc increase in part of their council tax bill from April as leaders approve spending plans for the next financial year.

Council tax bills for Bury residents are set to rise by around three per cent from April according to the authority’s proposed budget.

A leading anti-poverty charity has blasted the SNP/Green Government plan to tackle the cost of living crisis.