Council Tax news

A bold budget for Birmingham on the cusp of a golden decade for the city

A new draft financial plan for Birmingham City Council, designed to maximise the potential of a golden decade for the city, has been published.

Published 17th January 2022.

• Council Tax Hardship Scheme will provide £275 discount to 61,000 households across Birmingham

  Birmingham residents in receipt of Council Tax Support will receive a £275 discount on their 2021/ 2022 council tax bill.

  

  Published 24th February 2021.

• Additional financial support for residents struggling with council tax during COVID-19

  Residents in receipt of Council Tax Support will automatically receive £150 off their council tax bill and have instalments deferred as part of the latest measures to relieve financial pressure.

  Published 30th April 2020.

• Support for residents during increase in enquiries

  Residents who are in financial difficulty due to COVID-19 are accounting for up to 500 additional benefit and Council Tax Support claims every week as people seek support from Birmingham City Council.

  Published 9th April 2020.

• Pilot scheme launched to help recover millions in unpaid council tax

  Birmingham City Council is one of 29 local authorities chosen to pilot a scheme that will help local councils recover unpaid council tax.

  Published 2nd July 2019.