All articles featuring 'Local authorities'
Citizens Advice funding cuts leave 10,000s without help
8 September 2011Following funding cuts, the Citizens Advice Bureau has recorded a huge drop in the number it has helped this year
Council tax benefit could drop 20%
26 August 2011The Government has released proposals for a new localised council tax support scheme that could leave many getting less
Overpaid your council tax? See you in court
22 June 2011A London council planned to take three of its residents to court because they paid too much council tax
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Which? launches card surcharge super complaint
30 March 2011The consumer group has written to the OFT asking it to investigate the charges, which it says are 'unjustifiable'
Lloyds TSB lends mortgage hand to first time buyers
16 March 2011Those struggling to get on the property ladder can get funding from local authorities under a scheme from the bank
Councils want 70% jump in parking fines
22 November 2010Many local authorities outside London are lobbying to hike the cost of a standard ticket from £70 to £120
Bogus photo used to slap motorist with parking fine
13 October 2010Camden council tried to fine a motorist £120 by using a photograph of a different car to prove 'guilt'
Criminals attempt council tax campaign hijack
11 November 2009Fraudsters in Scotland are tricking vulnerable residents into parting with bank details by promising tax refunds
Free swimming for young and old
1 April 2009A Government scheme means some people can swim for nothing at council-run pools for two years
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