Kirklees Council approves budget with tax hike, agrees to care home transfer, invests in burial space, and addresses housing needs. Kirklees Future Shaped by Key Decisions Made This Week This week, Kirklees Council made some big choices that will affect the borough’s future. Cabinet and Full Council meetings happened recently, and both had many important…
The council approved a budget that includes a 4.99% tax increase and 200 job cuts to address fiscal pressures. North Tyneside Council Approves Tax Hike and Two Hundred Job Cuts North Tyneside Council approved their budget, with Labour councillors voting in favor. It includes a tax increase and job cuts. The council tax will rise…
Opposition groups propose council tax increase and ending free tram travel in Edinburgh budget alternatives. Edinburgh Budget Opposition Propose Tax Hike End Free Trams Edinburgh Council faces a budget decision this Thursday. Opposition groups suggest changes to Labour’s plan. No single party holds a majority in the council. Groups must agree on a final budget…
Council tax in Merthyr Tydfil may rise by 5% in 2025/26. New budget plans aim to address a £5.27 million shortfall. Merthyr Tydfil Council Tax Rise: Expected Increase for Next Year Merthyr Tydfil might raise council tax by 5% next year. This is according to new council budget plans for 2025/2026. If tax increases, the…
Edinburgh considers raising resident permit fees by up to 6%. Visitor permits could also see a substantial increase. Edinburgh Resident Parking Permit Price Increase Proposed in New Budget Edinburgh parking permit costs might jump up soon. City councillors are thinking about it right now. Resident permits could rise by 3% to 6%. Visitor permits may…
Swansea considers a 5.95% council tax hike, potentially adding £97.66 for Band D homes, aiming to address financial pressures. Swansea Council Tax Increase Proposed at 5.95 Percent in Budget Swansea’s council tax may increase in April by 5.95%. This could give the city £165.3 million during 2025-26, compared to £154 million this year. The money…
Tax increase approved. Conservatives honor promise to keep rise under 2 percent, despite Labour opposition. Council Tax to Rise 1.99 Percent as Tories Keep Pledge The councilors approved the 2025/26 budget. It includes a 1.99 percent council tax increase. Conservative leaders say it protects services and keeps a tax promise. The promise was to keep…
Plymouth City Council faces a massive debt increase. Borrowing could near £1B by 2028, sparking Conservative worries. Plymouth Council Debt Soars, Raising Concerns Over Future Finances Plymouth council will borrow more money. Next year, borrowing should jump by £95 million. By 2028, it could almost reach £1 billion. Papers went to the budget scrutiny committee.…
Northumberland residents face higher council tax. Services are safe courtesy of the new budget. Council Tax Increase Confirmed by Northumberland Leader in New Budget Northumberland’s council tax will likely increase soon. The council promises services won’t get cut. Council Leader Glen Sanderson spoke about the budget. He said he was “proud” of this budget plan.…
Council leaders agree on budget with council tax rise. £20m borrowing for ‘invest to save’ plans. Full vote on February 19th. Stockton Council Tax to Rise by 4.95% After Budget Agreement Stockton leaders agreed to raise council tax. The increase is almost 5% next year, and they will borrow £20m too. This borrowing is earmarked…