Councillors debated an 8.9% council tax rise to fund key services, amidst disagreements over budget and spending. Carmarthenshire Councillors Clash Over 8.9% Council Tax Increase Carmarthenshire council tax will likely increase. It is going up 8.9 percent next year. They plan to spend £524.6 million on key services. The council must also make £8.1 million…
An opposition group in West Lancashire proposes a budget to save threatened swimming pools, challenging council plans. West Lancashire Pools Saved? Alternative Budget Proposed by Councillor West Lancashire faces a budget meeting on Wednesday night. Two swimming pools, Park Pool and Nye Bevan Pool, may close as the council’s Labour group wants to close them.…
Budget meeting delayed due to government decision on council tax. £11 million shortfall. New meeting date set for March 4. Birmingham Budget Meeting Postponed in Unexpected Setback Birmingham City Council had to move its budget meeting. The council could not agree on the budget as planned. The new meeting date is Tuesday, March 4. The…