Dorset Council calls for more funding for the rural county
The council feels that, at present, Dorset doesn’t receive sufficient funding for such a rural county with a high population of older residents.
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Council tax premium on second homes and empty houses for Dorset
People owning second homes and properties that are left empty in Dorset are going to face higher charges.
Dorset Council sets budget for the coming year
Residents in the Dorset Council area will see higher council tax bills with the authority approving a rise of just under two per cent.
Dorset could see three per cent rise in council tax
Proposals set out by Dorset Council include additional funding for adults, children, climate response and housing.
Higher council tax rises for Poole residents
Poole residents face higher council tax rises this year to bring them in line with people living in Bournemouth and Christchurch.
Council tax on some empty houses in Dorset set to quadruple
From April this year, houses in Dorset that have been empty for 10 years or more will be charged 400% or quadruple council tax.
Council tax increase to boost policing
Police and Crime Panel members have approved plans to raise the amount households pay to fund Dorset Police.