Plymouth Council faces a £2m tax rise due to National Insurance, jeopardizing its budget and triggering opposition. Plymouth Hit by Huge Tax Increase Threatening Balanced Budget Plymouth Council faces a £2 million cost due to a new rise in employer taxes. The tax, called National Insurance, increased by 1.2% in April, and a councillor thinks…
Wirral council introduces parking fees at 22 free locations, aiming to generate £300,000 yearly to offset financial challenges. Council Car Parks: Which Site Could Earn The Most Cash for Wirral? The council needed money, about £300,000. New parking fees aimed to fix that budget gap. Wirral will start charging at 22 free car parks and…
Stoke-on-Trent City Council gets a £16.8M loan to help with services. This follows previous loans and budget challenges. Stoke Council Receives £16.8 Million Government Bailout Loan The government gave Stoke-on-Trent a £16.8 million loan. The council needed money and they already got £42.2 million in loans in the last two years. Stoke-on-Trent is getting a…
Ormskirk and Skelmersdale pools face closure as council cites lack of Government funding and budget constraints Pools in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale to Close Due to Funding Issues Two local pools might close next month. They are in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale. The council faces budget issues. A government minister said there is no more money. He…
Edinburgh protestors rally before budget vote. Potential cuts threaten charities that support vulnerable citizens. Edinburgh Protesters Warn City Council Over Impending Budget Decisions Protesters gathered because of potential budget cuts. These cuts could harm vulnerable people, they said. Council members met to decide next year’s budget. Groups picketed outside Edinburgh City Chambers. The city council…
New scheme looks to combat littering & illegal dumping via increased street cleaning. Council Considers £200,000 ‘Operation Clean & Green’ to Tackle Litter Councilors want a pilot program that would cost £200,000. This plan aims to help with litter and illegal dumping. The Liberal Democrats proposed changes for the council’s budget. They want more street…
Closing Cae Glas care home will save £1.16m. This helps reduce a budget shortfall, despite a funding increase from Welsh Government. Care Home Closure Cuts Council Budget Gap by Over £1 Million Closing a care home saves money. RCT expects to save about £1.16m next year. This comes from closing Cae Glas care home, which…
Pay boost for carers could lure workers from Amazon. Council votes on budget March 5, 2025, including tax increase and savings. Carer Pay Rises Could Tempt Amazon and McDonald’s Workers A disability campaigner, Colin Hughes, supports carer funding. His council plans budget cuts of £20m. He praised the extra £1.4m for personal care assistants, stating…
Birmingham faces bin collection upheaval with new budget. It includes service cuts, tax increase, and changes to waste management. Birmingham Bin Changes Detailed in Painful Council Budget Cuts Birmingham councilors will soon vote on a new budget. It includes more service cuts plus a tax increase. The city council needs to save £150 million. They…
Parking fees in Edinburgh may surge, with city center spots potentially hitting £9 hourly under a new budget proposal. Edinburgh Parking Charge Increase: City Centre Could Reach £9 Per Hour Edinburgh parking fees might increase soon. Some city center spots could cost £9 hourly. This is part of a new budget plan. Council members will…