It'll be the first time financial contributions will rise in seven years.
Laois County Council is approving a rise of 5% in commercial rates for 2026.
It's the first time the financial contribution to the local authority's services has gone up in seven years.
An overall sum of over €132m is the figure for next year's local budget, up by 7.4% from last year.
Independent Councillor for Borris In Ossory and Mountmellick James Kelly says he hopes most business owners can afford the increase:
Midlands Rents Surge As Property Shortage Deepens
A shortage of rental properties is driving the increase.
Six Week Health And Wellbeing Course For Farmers Launches In Westmeath
The event kicks off tonight in Castletown Geoghegan.
Buccaneers Rugby Raise Over €4.5k For Westmeath Hospice
Two coffee mornings were held by the club.
Planning Submitted For 92 Home Development In Offaly
A decision is due in the new year.
€50k Available For Midlands Integration Projects
€3.6m is the overall funds for national organisations.
Midlands Waterfront Consultation Nears Deadline
A survey regarding the project closes runs until Friday.
Woman Found Guilty Over Double Murder
Ruth Lawrence is facing a life sentence later this month.
Frustration Grows Over Delays To New School Building In Offaly
A financial assessment for a new Ard Scoil Chiarain Naofa building in Clara continues.
Calls For Garda Action Plan On Hate Crime And Online Extremism
The Coalition Against Hate Crime is seeking answers from the Garda Commissioner.
Former Justice Minister Pays Tribute to Laois Garda Sergeant
Charlie Flanagan says Jim Cannon put his life on the line to protect Mr Flanagan's family.
Revenue Seize Contrabrand Worth €693k
Six weapons including smoke flares were also seized.
Laois Woman Part Of Launch For Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign
Borris In Ossory's Samantha Vaughan is part of today's national White Ribbon for Lung Cancer launch.
Major Westmeath Housing Development Gets Green Light
Over 100 homes are coming to Mullingar.
Midlands Renters Facing Soaring Costs
Rents are up over 10% across the region in the last year.
Crash Takes Place In Offaly
The incident occurred at around 5pm this evening.
Laois Age Friendly Ambassador Urges Older People To Stay Active
An event aimed at helping older people stay healthy was held in Laois yesterday.
Midlands Consumers Warned Over Rise In AI Celebrity Financial Scams
People over 50 are seen as the main targets for scams.
Laois County Council Announces 7.4% Budget Boost For 2026
Over €132m has been allocated by the County Council.
Two Men Hospitalised Following Early Morning Assault In Laois
The incident took place on Saturday morning.
Westmeath Footballer Shares Addiction Journey With TDs And Senators
Luke Loughlin has been dealing with his addiction since a young age.
