Charnwood Borough Council approves its 2025/26 budget, leading to a council tax increase and higher garden waste pickup fees. Charnwood Council Tax to Increase for Residents in 2025 Slash 2026 The council tax in Leicestershire is going up. Charnwood Borough Council approved its 2025/26 budget. Residents will also pay more for garden waste pickup. Band…
Hull City Council approves the annual budget, resulting in a 4.99% council tax increase for residents. Hull Council Tax to Rise After Budget Approval by City Council Hull residents will soon pay more council tax. Councillors approved the budget for 2025/26. They agreed on a 4.99% council tax increase. This includes a 2% charge for…
Budget approval leads to potential tax increases, job cuts and parking adjustments to address a £27.7M shortfall. Cardiff Council Tax Rise, Job Cuts, Parking Changes Plan Advances Cardiff might change things, affecting city life. The council’s budget for 2025-26 got initial approval. Council tax could rise by 4.95%. Some jobs might disappear. Parking permits and…
Cardiff allocates £1 million to tackle fly-tipping, focusing on inner-city areas, recycling education, and stricter enforcement. Cardiff Allocates £1 Million to Combat Persistent Fly-Tipping Issues Cardiff plans to spend to fix fly-tipping. They see it rising in the inner city. Council officials discussed this at a meeting that happened on February 25 when they talked…
Locals decry the 7.5% council tax rise, one of the biggest in 20 years, calling it unsustainable amid cost of living concerns. Glasgow Residents Slam 7.5% Council Tax Hike as an Absolute Joke Glasgow’s council tax is going up. The increase is 7.5 percent, and some people call the rise an “absolute joke.” Locals say…
Bury Council budget for 2025/26 focuses on protecting services despite funding issues, with a 5% council tax increase implemented. Bury Council Tax Spending Plans for the Next Year Revealed Bury Council decided on their budget for 2025/26. They want to protect services despite funding issues. They faced a big £19.5m financial gap. They reduced it…
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…