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Willaston councillor plea over CEC second home charges

Willaston councillor plea over CEC second home charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Willaston councillor wants assurances that residents will not be charged extra council tax on a second home while legalities over a death in the family are sorted.

Cheshire East Council is due to apply the charge to all properties classed as second homes from April next year.

July 22, 2024
CEC council tax changes for second home owners could raise £2.6m

CEC council tax changes for second home owners could raise £2.6m

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Proposed changes to council tax rules for second home owners could see Cheshire East rake in an extra £2.6m from 2024.

The government is currently bringing forward the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill which will give councils further flexibility when it comes to billing second home owners.

February 21, 2023