Council Tax Bills To Increase Dramatically in 2008

Writing by Paul on Friday 25 January 2008

Council Tax Rise

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A recent study by the Local Government Association states council tax rates will rise by an average of 4-5% in 2008. This, together with the increased cost of utilities such as gas and electricity from 10-15% has led to concerns over UK householders meeting these priority bills.

Cuts in Council Services

Not only will the cost of the average council tax bill rise, but UK householders can expect to see some local services continuing to be cut back in an effort to save money and direct it to where it is urgently needed, such as local Policing. Government ministers have said however, that there should be no excuse for larger than expected increases and that they will be prepared to cap any predicted rises.

Council Tax Bill a Priority

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Payplan advise that whilst the seem ever increasing, they should be treated as priority payments along with the mortgage or rent. The consequences of falling behind with council tax, electricity or gas bills can have a greater and more immediate impact on a family’s situation for the worse.

Price Comparison Websites

Unfortunately, many of the price comparison websites that can find customers a better deal for their energy supply, may not prove so useful in the short-term whilst energy prices are so unstable. Customers could switch now to a cheaper energy supplier to find that prices rise with that a new electricity or gas company almost immediately.

Struggling? Get Debt and Money Advice

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If you think you are struggling to meet payments to your priority bills such as your council tax or utility bills, at the expense of paying back credit cards, personal loans or overdrafts first, then it is a good time to seek free professional money advice in confidence from an experienced debt advice organisation such as Payplan.

Call Payplan free on 0800 917 7823, or fill in our quick and simple debt calculator to get expert debt advice online.

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