Lambeth libraries suffer a £1m budget reduction despite strong opposition from residents and some councillors. South London Libraries Face £1m Budget Cut Amid Public Outcry A council in South London made a budget cut that affects the library system there. The cut is for £1 million, and residents are not happy about this change. Lambeth…
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…
Family protests day center closures, creating a “wall of shame” at Birmingham Council House during budget meetings. Birmingham Protesters Erect Wall of Shame at Council Over Budget Cuts A family protested day center closures, creating a “wall of shame” at Birmingham Council House during budget meetings. Jean and James Cross led the protest against closing…
Striking refuse workers protested service cuts outside Birmingham Council House. Residents united to back their cause. Birmingham Bin Workers Gain Resident Support at Council House Protest Bin workers protested alongside residents this week outside Birmingham Council House. They gathered before a critical budget meeting where the council would discuss proposals that include service cuts impacting…
Council Tax increases follow a £25m budget cut. Closures and job losses are expected amidst financial pressures. Wirral Council Budget Cuts Lead to Rising Bills and Major Changes Wirral Council faces tough times soon. Council Tax will increase in about a month. Birkenhead Town Hall will be closing down. Some libraries might also close. Hundreds…
Crippling budget cuts trigger protests, demanding resignations following council decisions. Birmingham City Council Budget Sparks Protest and Resignation Calls Birmingham City Council met today. They planned to approve budget cuts. Many people came to protest these cuts. The protestors gathered at the Council House. Striking workers joined angry families. They wanted to save local services.…
Flintshire council defends a 9.5% tax rise and school cuts after anger over a budget crisis and online “misinformation”. Council Defends Tax Hike Amid Outcry Over School Budget Cuts Flintshire raised council tax by 9.5% and cut school budgets by 2.5%. This change sparked a lot of online anger, leading people to sign a petition…
Coventry residents express anger as the council approves a 4.9% council tax increase, deemed “unsustainable” by critics. Coventry Tax Hike Sparks Outrage Unsustainable Say Residents Coventry residents are very upset about a tax increase. The city council decided to raise council tax by 4.9 percent. This change means paying about £97 more per year. Part…
Leeds City Council approves £100 million savings plan, including a 4.99% council tax increase, to balance 2025-2026 budget. Leeds Council Agrees Savings Plan and Council Tax Rise for 2025 to 2026 Leeds will raise council tax this financial year. The council must also save £100 million. These changes are for the 2025-2026 budget. The council…
Residents express fury over traffic measures, budget cuts, and rising concerns in Bristol’s Barton Hill area. Bristol Locals Say Their City Has Been Turned Into ‘a Small Prison’ The Green Party did well in Bristol last May, winning 34 of 70 seats on the city council. This marked the first time they led a major…