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- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council plans to classify Mudeford Spit beach huts as second homes for council tax, raising bills from £618 to £1,236 for over 300 owners from April.
- Mudeford Sandbanks Beach Hut Association argues huts lack facilities and should not be taxed as second homes.
- The council says the change addresses a £9 million shortfall and could raise about £211,000, with a cabinet discussion set for January 14.
