Karin Smyth voices worries about less frequent bin collections in Bristol, urging council leaders to reconsider cut plans. Bristol MP Raises Concerns Over Proposed Bin Collection Cuts A Bristol MP spoke out about bin collections. Karin Smyth is worried about reduced rubbish pickups. The council wants bins emptied less often and may switch to every…
Essex faces major changes. New unitary councils will handle services like bins, roads, and housing instead of current councils. Essex Council Shake Up Big Changes Coming to Local Services Essex might change a lot soon. Big changes are coming to local stuff, impacting bin collections and road repairs. It’s a huge plan to change councils.…
Big service cuts, a large council tax increase, and asset sales mark Birmingham’s recovery plan after bankruptcy. Birmingham Budget Meeting: Cuts Loom for Bins, Social Care, Services Hey, guess what’s happening in Birmingham. The City Council Cabinet meets today, and they will approve a draft budget. It includes big service cuts again, along with a…
Chorley Council is reviewing bin collections before new food waste collections start in 2026. Chorley Bin Collection Schedules Could See Changes in the Future Hey, guess what’s happening in Chorley? The council might change bin collections! They are checking their rubbish system. This is happening before new food waste collections start next year. The government…
Council tax in Rochdale may rise 4.99%. Budget cuts of £5.5M are needed. Changes to bins, crematorium and bowling greens on table. Rochdale Council Tax Increase Potential plus Other Key Council Changes Rochdale’s council tax could increase by 4.99 percent. The council cabinet will discuss it next week, with a final decision expected on February…
A summary of how Greater Manchester councils’ budget decisions will affect residents through council tax, bins and charges. Greater Manchester Council Tax Bins Charges Budgets Affect You List Councils in Greater Manchester must set budgets by March 11. They need to balance spending and income. This process began after the last budget passed. Now, councillors…