Residents face higher council tax bills, averaging £2,500, as Kingston council approves a 5% increase amid service decline warnings. Kingston Council Tax Rises Spark Concerns Over Service Quality Kingston council tax will increase in April. It will rise by another five percent, meaning Band D homes will pay nearly £2,500 yearly. The council approved this…
Council to decide on budget, housing project & Cultural Heart updates. Facing opposition, they address deficit & community concerns. Kirklees Council Tackles Budget Housing Plan and Cultural Criticism Kirklees Council is quite busy right now. They must decide on the budget very soon. A big housing project is also up for approval. The council will…
Council approves a 4.99% tax rise in April, citing financial pressures and the need to maintain services. Vote was 32-16 with 3 abstentions. Redcar and Cleveland Council Tax Increase Confirmed at 4.99 Percent Redcar and Cleveland council tax will rise 4.99% in April. Officials claim it could have been a bigger increase. Some criticized the…
A council tax increase for Solihull residents ignites fierce clashes, with accusations and budget concerns. Solihull Council Tax Rise Sparks Heated Debate Among Councillors The council leader criticized the opposition, stating he couldn’t trust them with the budget. Arguments then arose concerning a council tax increase. Consequently, Solihull residents will pay more in council tax.…
Cardiff sees high demand for homelessness services amid budget concerns and housing goals. Cardiff Homelessness Services Face Record High Demands and Housing Issues Cardiff Council faces housing issues. A council member spoke about this recently, stating they are making progress on a housing emergency. Homelessness services still see many people. Almost ten thousand people are…
The leader denies hiding £1 million in library cuts within a budget spreadsheet, amid campaigners’ outrage. Lambeth Council Leader Refutes Hiding Library Cuts in Spreadsheet The Lambeth Council leader denies hiding library cuts. An activist said a £1 million cut was hidden, claiming it was in a ten-page spreadsheet. Claire Holland leads Lambeth Council and…
Salford residents will see a council tax increase after the mayor warned of significant financial pressures and rising social care needs. Salford Council Tax To Rise Amid Unprecedented Budget Pressures Salford council tax will increase this year. Councillors approved the changes. Mayor Paul Dennett cited rising social care needs, which are growing fast within the…
Cornwall Council narrowly approved a budget with almost £50 million in cuts and a 4.99% council tax rise, sparking strong opposition. Cornwall Council narrowly approved a budget with almost £50 million in cuts and a 4.99% council tax rise, sparking strong opposition. Cornwall Budget Approved Despite Concerns Over Impact on Residents Cornwall Budget Approved Despite…
Council tax in East Renfrewshire may increase by 8% to address a £7m budget shortfall and protect key services. East Renfrewshire Council Tax Rise Proposed to Tackle £7 Million Gap East Renfrewshire’s council tax might rise by 8%. This increase helps close a £7 million spending gap. The council will decide on the 2025/26 budget…
Midlothian Council raises council tax by 10% to balance budget, despite receiving UK and Scottish Government funds. Midlothian Council Tax Increase: 10% Rise Despite Service Improvements Midlothian Council will increase council tax by 10%. The council leader says they are delivering more services. Kelly Parry said they got funds from the UK and Scottish Governments,…