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…
Council backs down on cuts after protests. Residents celebrate victory amid future funding worries. Coventry Council Reverses Cuts, Residents Celebrate a Victory Hey, guess what happened in Coventry! The council backed down on some budget cuts. People are calling it a big win. A councillor mentioned a funding boost was good news, still, he seemed…
Council tax in Blackpool could rise nearly 5% amid £8.6 million in planned budget cuts. Vote next week. Blackpool Council Tax Hike Looms Alongside Service Budget Cuts Hey, listen to this Blackpool news. The council might raise council tax by almost five percent. They’re also planning budget cuts of £8.6 million. Councillors will vote on…
Plymouth faces a vote on a £80,000-a-year mayor. MPs disagree, citing a waste of funds and potential service cuts. Plymouth Elected Mayor’s £80,000 Pay Revealed Amidst Funding Debate Plymouth might get an elected mayor. This would cost £80,000 a year. Two local MPs disagree with this plan, and a vote will happen in the spring…