Birmingham councillors approved cuts amid protests and rat concerns. Tax up, services down post ’23 bankruptcy. Birmingham Council Budget: Rats, Tax Hikes, and Apologies Mark Painful Cuts Birmingham councillors approved a budget. This budget might make things worse for locals. The council faced bleak scenes similar to last year. Councillors voted on the 2025/26 budget,…
Council keeps pools open after pressure! It is good news for GMB union members and the local community in West Lancashire. Pools Saved Union Hails Win for West Lancashire Workers Community The union GMB represents over 70 workers. They work at two council-owned pools in West Lancashire, and the council decided to keep the pools…
East London council approves budget including free uniforms, Meals on Wheels, and increased council tax. East London Budget: Free Uniforms, Meals on Wheels and Tax Changes The East London council approved its new budget. It includes money for schools, care, and safety. Council tax will increase by 4.99 percent. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £65…
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…