Lib Dem anger at council tax 'leaks'
News Article 16 February 2004
Liberal Democrats have accused the government of "playing with people's fears" amid reports of possible council tax reform.
Scots councils unveil tax increase plans
News Article 12 February 2004
Local authorities in Scotland have announced their council tax increases for the coming year.
Councils cut charity donations
Press Review 6 February 2004
Local Authorities are cutting funds to voluntary groups and small charities to keep council-tax rises down and avoid government capping, reports the Times.
Town halls warned over council tax rises
Press Review 3 February 2004
Ministers have warned local authorities that they will be capped if they insist on setting high council tax rises this year.
Scots councillors call for three-fold pay rise
News Article 1 February 2004
Scottish councillors are set to anger council tax payers with a call for a 250 per cent pay rise.
