Council defends fee rises to address budget gap caused by rising social care and homelessness costs. Liverpool Finance Chief Defends Controversial Fee Increases Amid Anger Liverpool Council is raising fees for some services. They need more money to keep providing services. The council faces a £32 million budget gap. Social care and homelessness costs are…
Wirral Council faces £20M shortfall and seeks government help. Overspending and rising social care costs are to blame. Wirral Council Near Bankruptcy if True Picture Was Known Earlier Wirral Council faces a tough situation. They might have gone broke last year, which could have happened if they knew the current financial state. The council needs…
Conwy considers a near 10% council tax hike for the third consecutive year due to Welsh Government funding issues. Conwy Council Tax May Rise Nearly 10 Percent Third Year in a Row Conwy’s council tax might go up almost 10%. This could happen for the third year in a row. A new report blames the…