Stockport Council considers charging for garden waste, infrequent blue bin collections, and raising council tax to bridge budget gap. Stockport Bin Changes Cost Savings or Service Cuts Coming Soon? Stockport Council wants to save money. They need funds to protect local services. Next week, councillors will vote on new plans. These plans include a garden…
Wirral Council receives £28M emergency funding to avoid immediate bankruptcy following a £40M budget shortfall. Government Offers £28 Million Bailout to Wirral Council to Avert Crisis Wirral Council got emergency funds. This money stops it from going bankrupt soon. The council needed about £40 million. The government agreed to give them money. They will get…
Weekend sports closures could happen soon, potentially affecting pool hours and local services due to budget issues. Midlothian Sports Centers Face Weekend Closures Amid Budget Cuts Midlothian might close sports centers on weekends. They need to solve a £10m budget problem. Newtongrange and Gorebridge centers could close. The councilors will review these possible closures and…
Leicester residents face council tax and rent increases as the council struggles with significant budget shortfalls. Leicester Council Tax and Rent to Rise Amidst Budget Cuts Leicester council tax will increase in April. The council approved a 4.99% rise, which is the maximum increase allowed. Band B properties will pay £1.44 more weekly, generating about…
Major cuts of £25M loom for Wirral Council, impacting libraries, jobs, and services. Council tax may rise amid a budget gap. Wirral Council Budget Crisis Deepens Public Services Face Cuts Wirral Council faces major budget cuts soon. They plan to cut £25 million in total. The final decision happens in under two weeks. Birkenhead Town…
Councillors approve a 2.99% council tax increase, rent increases, and £15.8m in cuts amidst funding debates. Northumberland Council Tax Rise Approved with Rent Increases and Cuts Northumberland councillors agreed on the new budget. This decision sparked debate about national issues. Council tax and social housing rents will increase in April. They also agreed to cut…
Unions protest cuts demanding more Glasgow funding before crucial budget meeting. Council tax hike also looms. Glasgow Unions Demand Funding Injection at Budget Cut Protest Hey, listen to what’s happening in Glasgow. Trade unions protested outside the city chambers. They want more funding for the council. They also want to stop all budget cuts. UNISON,…
Locals are furious over planned public toilet closures in Cambridge due to budget cuts. Cambridge Toilet Closures Spark Outrage Among Concerned Residents Cambridge might close some public toilets, a plan that has upset locals. People worry about dirty streets and the basic need for a toilet. The city currently has fourteen public restrooms, with eight…
Lincolnshire Police faces a £14M budget gap, risking jobs. They seek urgent Home Office help before February’s end. Lincolnshire Police Desperately Seeks Funding as Deadline Looms Near Lincolnshire Police needs money quickly, and they might face a financial problem. The police could have a £14 million budget gap for the 2025/26 year. Around 400 jobs…
Leicester’s adventure playgrounds receive a year’s funding reprieve after concerns arose about proposed budget cuts. Leicester Adventure Playgrounds Get Last Minute Funding Extension Hey, guess what’s happening in Leicester! The city almost cut funding for adventure playgrounds. These playgrounds are super important for kids. The council wanted them to be self-funded by next year. They…