Tax increase approved. Conservatives honor promise to keep rise under 2 percent, despite Labour opposition. Council Tax to Rise 1.99 Percent as Tories Keep Pledge The councilors approved the 2025/26 budget. It includes a 1.99 percent council tax increase. Conservative leaders say it protects services and keeps a tax promise. The promise was to keep…
Langport and Huish Episcopi explore merging by 2027 to fairly fund services, addressing tax imbalances. Langport and Huish Episcopi Merger Could Equalize Council Tax Langport and Huish Episcopi might merge soon. This could happen by 2027. It would help fund local services more fairly. Huish Episcopi surrounds Langport on three sides. Most new houses went…
Bankrupt Woking Council seeks £171m from the Government to balance its budget amid talk of service cuts and council tax rises. Woking Council Seeks £171M From Government Amid Budget Crisis Woking Council needs money. They may ask the government for £171 million to help balance their budget. Council tax might rise by 2.99 percent, following…
Council scraps controversial cuts to bowling greens and Middleton Crematorium after public outcry. Rochdale Council Backtracks on Cuts to Bowling Greens and Crematorium Hey, guess what I just read? Rochdale Council changed some plans. They won’t cut bowling green care, and Middleton Crematorium won’t lose services either. Locals spoke up, and the council listened. These…
Northumberland residents face higher council tax. Services are safe courtesy of the new budget. Council Tax Increase Confirmed by Northumberland Leader in New Budget Northumberland’s council tax will likely increase soon. The council promises services won’t get cut. Council Leader Glen Sanderson spoke about the budget. He said he was “proud” of this budget plan.…
Wirral Council plans big cuts. Libraries face threats, town hall to shut, and possible job losses. Wirral Council Faces 25 Million Pound Cuts, Job Losses and Closures Wirral Council shared their service cut plans. They need to cut over £25 million by April. The council had kept quiet about this until now. They even asked…
Nottingham City Council still deals with a £1m budget issue, even with emergency finances. Hope exists to balance books. Nottingham Council Faces Budget Gap Despite Emergency Support Nottingham City Council faces budget issues, with its finance head hopeful about balancing this year’s budget, despite a one million pound overspend. The council must legally balance its…
Extra waste cash means cleaner streets, flytipping solutions, and free recycling bins for Manchester residents. Manchester Streets Cleaner After Unexpected Bins Policy Reversal Hey, Manchester is getting cleaner! The city got £5.4m back from waste money. The council plans to use almost all of it for cleaning. Streets will be cleaner, and flytipping addressed. They…
Council leaders agree on budget with council tax rise. £20m borrowing for ‘invest to save’ plans. Full vote on February 19th. Stockton Council Tax to Rise by 4.95% After Budget Agreement Stockton leaders agreed to raise council tax. The increase is almost 5% next year, and they will borrow £20m too. This borrowing is earmarked…
Council tax increases across Scotland spark concerns as residents grapple with rising living costs. Scottish Council Tax Hikes Squeeze Residents Amid Cost of Living Crisis Scottish councils plan to raise taxes after years of under-funding. Some people think taxes are already too high, but the SNP says councils got a fair deal and are happier…