Falkirk Council considers a tax rise up to 20 percent, plus fee increases & service cuts, to tackle a large budget shortfall. Falkirk Council Tax Could Rise Up To 20 Percent To Balance Budget Falkirk Council might raise council tax a lot. The rise could be as high as 20 percent. Other fees will likely…
Council faces a £52.2M budget gap due to rising service demands. Bankruptcy looms without tax hikes plus government backing. Somerset Council Faces Bankruptcy Without Council Tax Hike, Support Somerset Council is struggling. They might not balance next year’s budget. The council has a £52.2 million budget gap. This gap is for the 2025/26 financial year…
Devon and Somerset Fire Service anticipates a £13M funding gap, prompting a review of operations and resource allocation. Somerset Fire Service Faces £13 Million Funding Shortfall The fire service in Devon and Somerset might lack money soon. They could face a £13 million shortfall in five years. They created a plan looking ahead to 2030.…
Oldham Council slashes 120 jobs in a bid to bridge an £8m budget gap after funding shrinks. Oldham Council Faces Tough Times Cutting 120 Jobs to Balance Budget Oldham Council approved £8 million in cuts. They need to balance their budget, and the council will work harder to maintain services as funding is shrinking and…
Devon County Council faces shrinking savings, raising concerns about future financial stability and budget balance. Devon Struggles With Dwindling Funds Amid Growing Budget Concerns Devon County Council faces some money problems. Their savings are getting smaller and smaller. They aren’t at risk of failing right now, however, it could become a problem later if they…
The Fire Brigades Union criticizes Avon Fire & Rescue’s plan to cut firefighter jobs to save money, raising public safety concerns. Avon Firefighter Job Cuts Draw Fire From Union in Budget Row The fire service faces budget issues. Union members are upset about some changes. Avon Fire & Rescue wants to save money. They plan…
Derbyshire council considers selling a care home and converting others sparking a protest over the proposals. Derbyshire Care Home Future Sparks Protest Over Council Proposals Campaigners plan a protest concerning the council’s care home proposals. Derbyshire County Council faces budget issues and might sell a care home. Alternatively, they could convert two into rehab centers.…
Nottingham City Council still deals with a £1m budget issue, even with emergency finances. Hope exists to balance books. Nottingham Council Faces Budget Gap Despite Emergency Support Nottingham City Council faces budget issues, with its finance head hopeful about balancing this year’s budget, despite a one million pound overspend. The council must legally balance its…
Auditors found more financial weaknesses. Budget forecasts are a concern after the city’s bankruptcy declaration. Nottingham City Council Finances Face Significant New Weaknesses Nottingham City Council has money problems. New weaknesses in their finances were found recently, and concerns exist about budget forecasts. Auditors worry the city can’t predict gaps, departments seem understaffed, and risk…