All articles featuring 'Local authorities'

Citizens Advice funding cuts leave 10,000s without help

8 September 2011

Following 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 2011

The 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 2011

A 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 2011

The 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 2011

Those 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 2010

Many 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 2010

Camden 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 2009

Fraudsters in Scotland are tricking vulnerable residents into parting with bank details by promising tax refunds

Free swimming for young and old

1 April 2009

A Government scheme means some people can swim for nothing at council-run pools for two years

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