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…
Councillor Henderson secures £150k for East Riding youth projects; part of the 2025/26 council budget. East Riding Councillor Secures £150k for Youth Services Fund Tony Henderson got youth funding for East Riding. He is an East Riding Council member and volunteered at a charity for twelve years. The council approved £150,000 for youth projects in…
Big service cuts, a large council tax increase, and asset sales mark Birmingham’s recovery plan after bankruptcy. Birmingham Budget Meeting: Cuts Loom for Bins, Social Care, Services Hey, guess what’s happening in Birmingham. The City Council Cabinet meets today, and they will approve a draft budget. It includes big service cuts again, along with a…