Over £1 million is seemingly missing from finances, causing budget worries and pool closure concerns. Lancs Council Million Missing amid Swimming Pools Row West Lancashire Council might have a budget issue. Over £1 million seems to be missing. An important meeting was canceled recently concerning the local swimming pools that are at risk. A council…
Staffordshire residents may pay £5 more yearly for fire services due to a tax hike and station upgrades. Staffordshire Fire Tax Could Rise 5.85% Amid Station Upgrade Spend Staffordshire folks may pay £5 more yearly for fire services. Ben Adams wants to raise the fire council tax by 5.85% for the 2025/26 budget year. The…
Council tax increase is expected. Street lighting may dim. Car park charges could be introduced to balance the budget. Bury Council Tax Rise Likely Plus Parking Charges and Lighting Changes Bury Council plans some budget changes. They might dim street lights, and car park charges may also appear. The council wants a balanced budget for…
Salford faces budget changes, including a council tax rise up to five percent, plus changes to social housing. Salford Council Tax Rise and Budget Changes Coming This Year Salford Council plans some budget changes this year. Demands for services are rising, and so are costs. Balancing the budget means more income and some savings. Salford…
Trafford council tax is set to rise by 7.49%, with green bin collection fees increasing by £45 annually. Trafford Council Tax Rise Plus Green Bin Collection Fee Changes Trafford council tax will increase by 7.49% for 2025/26. People will also pay £45 more each year for green bin collections. The government allowed this tax increase,…
Council tax could rise by 5%. New fees include garden waste and parking. Social housing rents also increasing. Stockport Council Tax Increase and New Charges Proposed for Residents Stockport Council plans new charges for residents in 2024. To balance its budget, the council needs to cut costs by £60 million by 2029. This means tough…
Council tax may rise to fund park and ride, cleaner streets, and social care improvements in Bath and North East Somerset. Bath Park and Ride Hours Extended Amid Council Tax Increase Plans The council plans changes for Bath and North East Somerset. These include park and ride improvements, cleaner streets, more homes, and better adult/child…
WMCA approves budget increasing council transport levy but avoids additional taxes for residents in 2025/26. West Midlands Budget Approved With No Extra Tax Burden on Residents The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) approved their budget. The WMCA Board met on February 7th to discuss it. Councils will pay more into the transport fund, but taxpayers…