Birkenhead Town Hall, a local landmark, may close due to budget cuts, upsetting residents and heritage groups. Birkenhead Landmark Faces Closure After 137 Years of Service People are upset about a possible town hall closure. Birkenhead Town Hall might shut down due to budget cuts. The council needs to save £25 million overall. Closing the…
Blackpool libraries extend their fine free policy for a sixth year to improve accessibility and support residents. Blackpool Libraries Sustain Fine Free Policy to Enhance Community Access Blackpool libraries will not charge fines for another year. This policy began in 2019. They want to encourage library use, especially aimed at people struggling financially. The council…
Council tax could rise by 10%, and services may get cuts. Difficult choices are needed to handle a big shortfall. Aberdeenshire Budget: Tax Rises, Cuts to Flooding Support And More Aberdeenshire might see some big changes soon. Council tax could jump by 10%. Flooding help may decrease. Streetlights might go dark at night. The council…
Cardiff faces a budget issue. Proposed tax hikes and parking fee increases aim to bridge a £27.7M gap and protect key services. Cardiff faces a budget issue. Proposed tax hikes and parking fee increases aim to bridge a £27.7M gap and protect key services. Cardiff Council Considers Council Tax Hike and Parking Permit Cost Increase…
New social care fees in East Renfrewshire face review amid concerns about their impact on vulnerable individuals. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charges Spark Further Scrutiny East Renfrewshire may change social care charges. New fees could hurt vulnerable people. The council plans £20 hourly fees for non-residential care, starting in July after cabinet approval. A decision…
North Somerset Council raises council tax 4.99% and uses savings amid funding concerns. Councillor warns of impending financial issues. North Somerset Council Budget Close to Crisis after Tax Hike Approval North Somerset Council faced a tough question. What happens when they run out of money? They used £9.1 million from their savings to balance things.…
Gateshead councillors approve a 4.99% tax increase to balance the budget, despite resident opposition and leader’s admissions. Gateshead Council Approves 4.99% Tax Rise Amid ‘Burden’ on Residents Gateshead council tax will increase by 4.99% this year. Councillors approved the rise, despite knowing it impacts residents. The council will use £11 million from reserves, which helps…
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…