Council leader John Cotton apologizes for budget cuts and a council tax hike amid Birmingham’s financial struggles. Birmingham Leader Apologizes For Budget Cuts And Tax Increase Birmingham faces tough times. Council leader John Cotton apologized to residents, citing budget cuts and tax increases after the council essentially went bankrupt. Cuts total over £148 million and…
Budget approved with higher taxes, rent, fees. Expect fortnightly bin collections and service cuts. Sandwell Council Approves Tax Rise and Bin Collection Changes Sandwell Council approved a budget for 2025/6. It totals £365 million. Bin collections will change to every two weeks, and tax, rent, and fees are also going up. The council faces a…
New rules mean households could be fined for overfilling neighbors’ bins as councils change collection schedules. UK Households Could Face £400 Fines Due to Bin Collection Changes Councils might change bin collection schedules. Motorists should avoid using neighbors’ bins; you could face a £400 fine. Councils are thinking about fewer bin pickups. Waste expert Mark…
Councils cut bin services amid overfill fears. “Bin stuffing” could lead to fines up to £400. Bin Collection Cuts Loom: Households Face £400 Fine for Overfilled Bins Many people will soon have fewer bin collections. Councils are cutting back to save money, and experts think some folks might overfill bins. People might even use a…
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…