Local councils are raising taxes again. Find out why your council tax goes up annually and where the money goes. Council Tax Hikes Explained: Why Your Bill Increases Every Year Many local councils are raising taxes. The increase is around 4.99 percent, which will likely upset many people. Councils in Greater Manchester plan similar hikes.…
Inquiry into the controversial housing development near chemical plants is pushed back, awaiting more evidence. Decision on 545 Home Runcorn Plan Delayed Until End of September The inquiry about Runcorn’s Heath plans got delayed. It was supposed to begin this week. Now it’s pushed back to September’s end. The plans involve building many homes nearby…
Oldham pulls out of Greater Manchester’s housing plan. Vote impacts 170000 home project led by Andy Burnham. Oldham Council Withdraws From Greater Manchester Housing Masterplan Oldham council decided to leave a big housing project. They held a special meeting last night where councillors voted on leaving Places for Everyone (PfE). PfE wants to build homes…
Cambridge councillors object to Beehive Centre rebuild now decided by the government following council meeting. Beehive Centre Plans Face Council Opposition Decision Now To Government Cambridge councillors opposed a Beehive Centre rebuild. The national government makes the final call though. The council planning meeting was on Wednesday, February 12. Approval for a new site was…