Colin Ferguson

Newcastle Council Tax Rise of 4.99 Percent, Cuts Loom, Labour Sees Hope

Newcastle Council Tax Rise of 4.99 Percent, Cuts Loom, Labour Sees Hope

Newcastle faces tax hikes and £21m cuts. Council approves plan amid hope for better government relations and service improvements. Newcastle Council Tax Rise of 4.99 Percent, Cuts Loom, Labour Sees Hope Newcastle may raise council tax and cut spending. The council tax could rise by 4.99%. Newcastle City Council’s cabinet agreed to this plan. Final…

Newcastle Council Rejects Social Housing Cut Claim Amid Rent Increase

Newcastle Council Rejects Social Housing Cut Claim Amid Rent Increase

Council denies cutting housing funds despite a 2.7% rent rise. It cites increased income to improve housing, addressing repair backlogs. Newcastle Council Rejects Social Housing Cut Claim Amid Rent Increase Newcastle council denies cutting social housing funds. Rent for council tenants will rise by 2.7% in April. Service and garage rents will also increase. The…