Council tax news
A bold budget for Birmingham on the cusp of a golden decade for the city
A new draft financial plan for Birmingham City Council, designed to maximise the potential of a golden decade for the city, has been published.
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Council Tax Hardship Scheme will provide £275 discount to 61,000 households across Birmingham
Birmingham residents in receipt of Council Tax Support will receive a £275 discount on their 2021/ 2022 council tax bill.
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Additional financial support for residents struggling with council tax during COVID-19
Residents in receipt of Council Tax Support will automatically receive £150 off their council tax bill and have instalments deferred as part of the latest measures to relieve financial pressure.
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Support for residents during increase in enquiries
Residents who are in financial difficulty due to COVID-19 are accounting for up to 500 additional benefit and Council Tax Support claims every week as people seek support from Birmingham City Council.
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Pilot scheme launched to help recover millions in unpaid council tax
Birmingham City Council is one of 29 local authorities chosen to pilot a scheme that will help local councils recover unpaid council tax.
