Council tax in Blackpool could rise nearly 5% amid £8.6 million in planned budget cuts. Vote next week. Blackpool Council Tax Hike Looms Alongside Service Budget Cuts Hey, listen to this Blackpool news. The council might raise council tax by almost five percent. They’re also planning budget cuts of £8.6 million. Councillors will vote on…
Essex offers £2,000 to foster parents in 2024 and 2025 amid a council facing a chronic shortage of homes for children in care. Essex Foster Parents Get £2,000 Boost to Encourage More Carers Essex wants more foster parents. They’re giving foster parents more money and need more homes for kids in care. The council faces…
Ofsted found serious failings, putting kids at risk. Knowsley Council is implementing urgent changes following the critical report. Report Exposes Failures in Knowsley Childrens Services Risking Vulnerable Kids Hey, heard about Knowsley Council’s kids’ services? Ofsted did a report. It wasn’t good. They found serious problems. Kids were at risk. The council plans changes now.…
Solihull Council may sell assets to address financial issues if its £48m emergency funding request is denied. Solihull Council Faces Sell-Off Warning Amid £48m Funding Request Solihull Council needs government help. They might sell assets without it. This is according to a senior finance officer. The council wants emergency financial support (EFS). The council hopes…
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…