Budget approved with higher taxes, rent, fees. Expect fortnightly bin collections and service cuts. Sandwell Council Approves Tax Rise and Bin Collection Changes Sandwell Council approved a budget for 2025/6. It totals £365 million. Bin collections will change to every two weeks, and tax, rent, and fees are also going up. The council faces a…
Council scraps plan to move Walsall Leather Museum after protests. Museum future unclear amid budget cuts. Walsall Leather Museum Stays Put Council Reverses Relocation Plan Hey, guess what happened in Walsall? The Leather Museum won’t move anymore. The council took the idea out of the budget. They wanted to save money by moving it; the…
Wirral residents could pay almost £100 more in Council Tax as councilors vote on budget amidst a £34 million budget shortfall. Wirral Council Tax Set to Increase by Almost £100 in Five Weeks Councilors will vote next Monday. They will decide on a Council Tax increase, and the average Wirral Council Tax bill will likely…
East London borough approves budget with cuts to street cleaning, motorbike charges, plus raising council tax for residents. East London: Motorbike Charge & Cuts as Borough Pays Its Budget The council in East London approved its budget. It includes sixteen million pounds in savings. Council tax will increase by £76 for average homes. They must…
Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service Cuts Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service…
Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service Cuts Aberdeenshire’s council tax will increase a lot; it’s going up by ten percent. The council plans many cuts, too, as they need to close a £30 million…
Council tax is set to rise by 4.99% while working-age residents may pay more as support is cut amid funding gap. Brent Council Tax Set to Rise with Resident Discount Cuts Planned Brent Council will finalize its budget this week. Tax increases and cuts start April 1. The council needs to fill a £16m gap.…
Major service reductions are coming to Surrey Heath due to a significant budget shortfall and dwindling reserves. Surrey Heath Services Face Deep Cuts as Budget Gap is Revealed Surrey Heath faces tough times. The council has major money problems. Services will be reduced, some to bare minimums. The council owes a lot. Loans paid for…
Cornwall Council withdraws planned cuts to recycling center hours and a handyperson service after opposition and a grant. Cornwall Council Reverses Cuts to Recycling Hours and Handyperson Service Cornwall Council planned some service cuts. They wanted to reduce recycling center hours, and a handyperson service also faced cuts. This service helps elderly and disabled people.…
Parks may see parking fees, attraction closure and nursery cuts as Birmingham seeks savings amid budget pressures. Birmingham Parks Face Budget Cuts And Potential Changes Revealed Birmingham parks face big changes. The city council is short on money and needs to save around £150 million. This affects the future of local green spaces. The council…