Council tax in Cambridge will increase. Closure of Quayside, Gonville Place, and Victoria Ave toilets sparks debate. Cambridge City Council Approves Tax Hike Amid Toilet Closure Debate Cambridge raised council tax amidst worries about toilet closures. The city plans to close three public toilets at Quayside, Gonville Place, and Victoria Avenue. This saves about £121,000…
Council tax rise approved, Tyne and Wear fire service will avoid frontline cuts for the next year. Tyne and Wear Fire Service Avoids Cuts Thanks to Council Tax Approval Hey, listen to this about our fire service. Tyne and Wear fire department isn’t cutting services. They face some tough money problems, though. Council tax will…
A councillor suggests cutting top council jobs to fund free parking in Clevedon amid budget issues. Idea was rejected. Councillor Proposes Axing Top Jobs to Fund Free Clevedon Parking A council member wanted to cut two jobs. He hoped to fund free parking with that money. Luke Smith proposed this during a budget vote. This…
Council to discuss a 7% council tax rise. Budget totals £405 million, aiming to minimize service cuts and job losses. Neath Port Talbot Council Considers a 7% Council Tax Increase Neath Port Talbot residents might pay 7% more on council tax. Councillors will soon decide the final budget. They will meet to discuss it, covering…
Council tax in Chelmsford will rise by 2.96% as the council faces uncertain costs amid restructuring plans. Chelmsford Council Tax Increase Planned Amid Future Cost Concerns The city council in Chelmsford has a new budget. They don’t know how much Essex’s changes will cost. Council tax will rise by 2.96 percent, meaning the average home…
Six councils confirmed tax increases amid cost of living concerns. Some may face rises up to 10% as decisions loom. Scottish Council Tax Set to Rise Across Edinburgh and Lothians Six Scottish councils will raise council tax. This might hurt people because of the cost of living issues. Three councils will likely increase taxes by…
Wotton and Stroud residents face higher council tax, with town councils citing limited income and vital community services. Towns Explain Higher Council Tax Than District Council Charges Two towns in Gloucestershire have rising taxes. Residents in Wotton and Stroud will pay more, as their parish council tax is higher than district tax. Wotton’s average bill…
Coventry avoids service cuts adding funds for roads as Gov funds help. Residents want streetlights back. Coventry Council Dodges Cuts Funds Added Following Street Light Plea Coventry’s council stopped planned service cuts. They protect street cleaning and learning disability support. Many residents still see past cuts’ effects. People protested, signed petitions, and spoke at meetings.…
Council tax in Cheltenham will rise 2.99%. Extra funds aim to improve services and support key projects for the community. Cheltenham Council Tax Hike Receives Strong Backing from Civic Leader Cheltenham’s council services will cost households more. All councillors approved the new budget. This happened on Friday, February 21. Council tax for borough services will…
Council approves tax rise, safeguarding Christmas trees, fireworks, and parking. Tough choices avoid deeper service cuts Hartlepool Council Tax Rises But Festive Favourites Are Spared Good news! Hartlepool saved Christmas trees and fireworks. Car parking deals continue. But, council tax will increase by 4.99%. The council approved a budget for 2025/26 and will save £2.849…