Labour are hiking Council Tax to fund their pay rises - Help us stop them Monday, 23 February, 2026 Residents across Kingston Park, Bank Foot, Dinnington and Woolsington are facing a 5.2% rise in Council Tax this year, following a decision by Labour councillors. At the same meeting, councillors also voted to increase their own allowances by 3.2%. The increase has drawn criticism from Connor and Tudor, who are standing to represent the area and say households are being asked to pay more while... Local News
Labour are hiking Council Tax to fund their pay rises - Help us stop them 23rd February 2026 Residents in Newburn, Throckley and Walbottle are being invited to share their views on Council Tax and local services following this year’s 5.2% increase. The... Local News
Labour MP's in Tyneside voted to remove the winter fuel benefit for our pensioners. 11th September 2024 Sign the petition https://www.keepwinterfuel.com Local News
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