Neath Port Talbot schools may face a £7M deficit. Funding issues concern councilors, causing worry about potential cuts. Neath Port Talbot Schools Face Potential £7 Million Deficit Neath Port Talbot schools may face money problems. Councilors think schools could have a £7 million deficit. They talked about this at a local meeting on March 5.…
Tax hike of 15.6% approved. Ninety-two jobs will still be cut. Budget gap remains despite increased revenue. Falkirk Council Jobs To Go Despite 15.6 Percent Tax Increase Falkirk Council approved a big tax increase, the highest in Scotland at 15.6%. The rise stopped some education cuts, including nursery places and autism support. A Band D…
Council approves budget. Tax increase of 9.85% for 2025/26. Funds schools, roads, and city improvements. Aberdeen Council Tax to Rise Nearly 10 Percent After Budget Approval Aberdeen council tax will increase. It goes up 9.85% in 2025/26. The local council approved their budget today. Councillors met and approved the budget. It was put together by…
Richmond council tax to increase 5%, reaching £2,372 yearly. The new budget tackles social care and boosts local services. Richmond Council Tax Hikes 5 Percent; Band D Households to Pay £2,372 Richmond’s council tax will increase in April. It’s going up almost five percent, meaning Band D homes will pay about £2,400 yearly. The council…
Council tax in Tameside is rising 4.99%. Band A pays £1.17 more weekly, Band D £1.75. The rise aims to improve services. Tameside Council Tax: How Much More Will Each Household Pay? Tameside council tax is going up. It starts in April. Councillors approved a 4.99% rise which should generate £5.9 million. Band A homes…
Harlow freezes council tax despite rising costs. Plan to cut councillor allowances for more policing fails at budget meet. Harlow Council Tax Frozen, Councillor Pay Cut Plan Rejected Harlow Council decided to freeze council tax, despite rising costs for services. A proposal to lower councillor pay failed. Labour suggested a motion to raise £184,000 for…
Trafford faces backlash over a 7.49% council tax hike amid budget woes and political clashes. Residents voice concerns. Trafford Council Tax Set to Increase by 7.49 Percent in Greater Manchester Trafford’s council had a very heated budget meeting. A 7.49% council tax increase is coming, which upset many people. The Conservatives said Labour is hurting…
Council tax in Liverpool could rise by 5%. The decision will be made this week, aiming to generate £11 million. Liverpool Council Tax: Bills Could Rise by Exact Amount of 5 Percent Liverpool Council will decide its budget this week. Council tax bills might increase by 5%. This meeting addresses ongoing budget issues. The city…
Woking’s new budget passed after government aid, averting larger tax hikes. Council to invest in essential services. Woking Council Approves Transitional Budget After Funding Boost Woking council approved a new budget. They say it’s much better than last year’s. Woking declared bankruptcy in 2023, and their debt was around £2 billion. The council had to…
Residents face higher council tax bills, averaging £2,500, as Kingston council approves a 5% increase amid service decline warnings. Residents face higher council tax bills, averaging £2,500, as Kingston council approves a 5% increase amid service decline warnings. Kingston Council Tax Rises Spark Concerns Over Service Quality Kingston Council Tax Rises Spark Concerns Over Service…