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Council tax is going up at an average of 6.4% across Wales. The rises have been agreed in the last few weeks, with Cardiff up 4.9%, Newport up 5.95% and Caerphilly facing 6.95% hikes. What is the extra money being used for? Council tax is used to fund basic services, such as waste collection, as well as paying for the precepts of local police. The recent council tax rises in South East Wales – which on average are 4% above inflation […]