Wandsworth plans to freeze core council tax, keeping it the city’s lowest. Rise only for adult social care. Wandsworth Borough Aims for London’s Lowest Council Tax Again Wandsworth may have the lowest council tax in London. The council plans to freeze its core bill share, meaning an average household pays £990 in 2025/26. The council…
The Fire Brigades Union criticizes Avon Fire & Rescue’s plan to cut firefighter jobs to save money, raising public safety concerns. Avon Firefighter Job Cuts Draw Fire From Union in Budget Row The fire service faces budget issues. Union members are upset about some changes. Avon Fire & Rescue wants to save money. They plan…
Roads get £12.3m as council tax rises. Critics say it’s not enough, suggesting reserve funds for better services. Essex Road Improvement Plan Faces Criticism Despite Council Tax Rise Essex roads are getting £12.3 million. Council tax will also rise. The money goes to road safety and cycle paths. Much of it supports ongoing highway work.…
Wigan faces a likely 4.99pc council tax rise to address a £7.6 million budget gap and support local services. Wigan Council Tax Increase of 4.99pc Set for Approval Wigan residents face a council tax increase, likely to be 4.99 percent, which the council cabinet approves on Thursday. This increase helps cover a £7.6 million budget…
Derby sees budget boost. Focus on social care, waste services, and city center recovery. Derby Council Leader Optimistic Ahead of Key Budget Meeting Nadine Peatfield writes about Derby finances. Budget decisions are coming on February 26. Much has occurred since her last article. Christmas and New Year both happened. The government gave budget details for…
Sutton Coldfield residents face a second tax increase in 2025. Birmingham and its town council both plan rises. Birmingham Suburb Faces Second Council Tax Hike in 2025 Sutton Coldfield residents will soon pay more council tax. Birmingham City Council is raising its tax 7.5%. The town council will also increase its share by 20%. This…
Kirklees Council approves budget with tax hike, agrees to care home transfer, invests in burial space, and addresses housing needs. Kirklees Future Shaped by Key Decisions Made This Week This week, Kirklees Council made some big choices that will affect the borough’s future. Cabinet and Full Council meetings happened recently, and both had many important…
Scottish councils’ parking profits surged to £47M. Glasgow and Edinburgh lead, raising questions about revenue vs. traffic reduction. Scottish Councils See £47M Windfall From Parking Fees, Which Charge Most? Parking profits in Scotland rose a lot. Figures show they jumped from £27.5 million to £47.2 million between 2021-22 and 2023-24. Some councils made more than…
Conwy considers a near 10% council tax hike for the third consecutive year due to Welsh Government funding issues. Conwy Council Tax May Rise Nearly 10 Percent Third Year in a Row Conwy’s council tax might go up almost 10%. This could happen for the third year in a row. A new report blames the…
The council approved a budget that includes a 4.99% tax increase and 200 job cuts to address fiscal pressures. North Tyneside Council Approves Tax Hike and Two Hundred Job Cuts North Tyneside Council approved their budget, with Labour councillors voting in favor. It includes a tax increase and job cuts. The council tax will rise…