Monday, 23 February 2009

Council tax to rise in Greater Manchester – but not as much in Oldham

As of April council tax charges across the UK are to increase by an average of 3.5%, the lowest increase in the last decade, which means that a household would pay an extra £45 of council tax per year. In Greater Manchester, the average increase across the 10 councils is 3.8%, with the highest increase being 5% in Trafford and the lowest 2.5% in Oldham. This increase will see the charge for Band A properties in Oldham increase by £24.63 to £1,009.39, and the tax for an average Band D house rise to £1,514.07. In Greater Manchester, the council tax increases are as follows:

  • Bolton = 4.22%
  • Bury = 4.73%
  • Manchester = 3.46%
  • Oldham = 2.5%
  • Rochdale = 4.04%
  • Salford = 3.4%
  • Stockport = 4.5%
  • Tameside = 3.93%
  • Trafford = 5%
  • Wigan = 2.58%

However, Oldham residents will still end up paying more council tax than the other regions, with Trafford residents still paying the least. Below are figures showing Band A and Band D council tax prices in the regions:

  • Bolton = £922.39, £1383.59
  • Bury = £933.73, £1400.58
  • Manchester = £877.12, £1315.68
  • Oldham = £1009.39, £1514.07
  • Rochdale = £950.94, £1426.41
  • Salford = £1007.98, £1511.97
  • Stockport = £1003.78, £1505.70
  • Tameside = £891.69, £1337.53
  • Trafford = £846.88, £1270.82
  • Wigan = £895.26, £1342.89

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