Fife Council approves an 8.2% council tax rise despite government wishes to limit increases across Scotland. Fife Council Confirms 8.2 Percent Council Tax Increase in Scotland Fife Council will raise council tax by 8.2 percent. They voted on the budget and tax increase Thursday. The meeting started at 10 a.m. This increase goes against John…
Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks £16.8m to avoid severe cuts. A 4.99% tax hike and £7.5m savings are also planned. Stoke Council Faces Huge Cuts Without 16.8 Million Pound Bailout The council leaders settled on their final budget ideas and are waiting for a £16.8 million bailout decision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council plans a budget for 2025/26,…
Council approves budget after public input, saving school music. Council tax might increase by 4.5%. Bridgend Council Approves Budget, School Music Service Safe From Cuts Bridgend Council made a budget plan, which the council cabinet approved. It goes to the full council next week. School music won’t get cut. The budget is for 2025-26, and…
Derry and Strabane council rates to increase nearly 5%, adding £28.96 annually to ratepayers. Investments and budget addressed. Derry Strabane Council Announces Above Inflation Rates Increase Derry and Strabane rates will increase almost 5%. This means an extra £28.96 per year, equalling 56 pence weekly for ratepayers. The regional rate decision will happen at the…
Bolton Council set to decide on the 2025/26 budget. Council tax may rise but some proposed charges were dropped. Bolton Council Tax: What Increase to Expect Plus Other Key Budget Changes Bolton Council will decide their 2025/26 budget soon. The meeting happens on February 12th. They changed some budget plans; charges for bin collections won’t…