Cambridge considers toilet closures and higher parking fees due to an £11.5m deficit. This move sparks tourism and public health concerns. Tourism Risked as Cambridge Mulls Toilet Cuts and Parking Fee Hike Cambridge might close some public toilets. Swimming and parking costs could also increase soon. These changes depend on budget approval. The opposition calls…
Brent Council faces a £16 million budget gap, opting for tax increases, fee changes, and service cuts to manage finances. Brent Council: Tax Hikes, Fee Changes, and Cuts to Tackle Budget Gap The Brent Council faces a big budget problem. They need to find £16 million, largely due to housing costs and social care demands.…
Parents rally to save Dudley youth center from budget cuts by Wren’s Nest youth, proposing a unique solution. Dudley Parents Unite With Unusual Plan To Save Youth Center From Cuts People want to save a youth center in Dudley. The Meadow Road center might close soon. This is due to planned budget cuts. A campaign…
Hundreds of jobs will be cut. The council and unions voiced worries about service impacts. Somerset Council Job Cuts Spark Union Warnings Over Service Impact Somerset Council will cut hundreds of jobs. Councillors and unions warned about service impacts. The council is changing how it provides services, and over 550 staff will leave in early…
Cornwall Council cuts waste center days to save money amid budget crisis, impacting local services. Cornwall Waste Centers to Cut Opening Days Due to Budget Cornwall Council needs to save £48.7 million. They plan to save £200,000 by changing recycling center hours, with nine centers reducing their operations from seven to five days a week.…
Faulty fire doors at Bulwell Hall Community Center added to Nottingham Council repair list amid funding concerns. Nottingham Council Prioritizes Bulwell Hall Fire Door Repairs Bulwell Hall has faulty fire doors. They are not closing correctly. The council added this to a “wish list”. The council owns Bulwell Hall. Trustees want faster repairs, and volunteers…
Wirral Council plans big cuts. Libraries face threats, town hall to shut, and possible job losses. Wirral Council Faces 25 Million Pound Cuts, Job Losses and Closures Wirral Council shared their service cut plans. They need to cut over £25 million by April. The council had kept quiet about this until now. They even asked…
Budget cuts for school streets raise safety concerns, prompting Green Party to request transparency and a detailed delivery plan. School Streets Budget Cut Sparks Safety Concerns, Green Party Demands Plan The council plans to spend £87,000 on school streets. Three primary schools will get them, and green campaigners see this as a win. But, questions…
Hounslow Council’s plan to dim street lights to save money faces opposition due to safety concerns and budget issues. Hounslow Street Light Dimming Plan Sparks Safety Concerns and Anger Hounslow Council wants to dim street lights to save money. They need to cover a £30 million financial gap, and this change could save £200,000 each…
Plymouth aims to boost public contact, with libraries offering face to face help amid growing digital transactions, budget cuts, and fewer phone staff. Plymouth Library Focuses on Public Access Role Expansion Plymouth City Council handles most requests online now. Ninety-five percent of inquiries are digital. Their customer hub still took 60,000 calls last year. This…