Owners of luxury beach huts on Mudeford Spit face bills of over £1,500 as BCP Council ends a 50% discount. The move aims to raise £211k for local services, but owners call it unfair. Read the full story.
Owners of luxury beach huts on Dorset's Mudeford Spit will lose their 50% council tax discount from April, facing bills of over £1,500 as the local council seeks to raise funds. Read the full story.
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase after the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211k for local services.
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase as the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211,000 amid a financial crisis.
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Thousands of second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge from April, doubling bills as cash-strapped councils seek new revenue. Discover which areas are affected.
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