Middlesbrough Council aims to recover more than £67 million in unpaid debts
The council says it will take a "firm but fair" approach but will launch legal action to recover debts where necessary.
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'Hartlepool residents pay more council tax than in Westminster', says think tank
The Northern Powerhouse Partnership is calling for council tax bands to be re-evaluated, and described the current situation as "unfair and outdated".
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It comes after the Chancellor announced that English local authorities will be able to increase council tax by 5% annually without a referendum.