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,…
Harlow freezes council tax despite rising costs. Plan to cut councillor allowances for more policing fails at budget meet. Harlow Council Tax Frozen, Councillor Pay Cut Plan Rejected Harlow Council decided to freeze council tax, despite rising costs for services. A proposal to lower councillor pay failed. Labour suggested a motion to raise £184,000 for…
Council leader John Cotton apologizes for budget cuts and a council tax hike amid Birmingham’s financial struggles. Birmingham Leader Apologizes For Budget Cuts And Tax Increase Birmingham faces tough times. Council leader John Cotton apologized to residents, citing budget cuts and tax increases after the council essentially went bankrupt. Cuts total over £148 million and…
Council approves tax rise after warning of finances spiraling. Band D residents to pay £7.09 more annually. Derbyshire Dales Council Raises Tax Amid Financial Concerns A Derbyshire council increased council tax. They said finances were “escalating out of control.” Councillors approved a 2.99 percent rise. Band D homeowners will pay £7.09 more. This makes the…
Trafford faces backlash over a 7.49% council tax hike amid budget woes and political clashes. Residents voice concerns. Trafford Council Tax Set to Increase by 7.49 Percent in Greater Manchester Trafford’s council had a very heated budget meeting. A 7.49% council tax increase is coming, which upset many people. The Conservatives said Labour is hurting…
Council Tax increases follow a £25m budget cut. Closures and job losses are expected amidst financial pressures. Wirral Council Budget Cuts Lead to Rising Bills and Major Changes Wirral Council faces tough times soon. Council Tax will increase in about a month. Birkenhead Town Hall will be closing down. Some libraries might also close. Hundreds…
Council tax in Liverpool could rise by 5%. The decision will be made this week, aiming to generate £11 million. Liverpool Council Tax: Bills Could Rise by Exact Amount of 5 Percent Liverpool Council will decide its budget this week. Council tax bills might increase by 5%. This meeting addresses ongoing budget issues. The city…
Second homes and vacant properties in South Cambridgeshire face doubled council tax starting 2026 to address housing shortage. Cambridgeshire Council Tax Doubled on Second Homes, Empty Properties Council tax will double on empty homes. Second homes also face this tax increase. This begins in South Cambridgeshire in 2026. They want owners to sell or rent…
Flintshire council defends a 9.5% tax rise and school cuts after anger over a budget crisis and online “misinformation”. Council Defends Tax Hike Amid Outcry Over School Budget Cuts Flintshire raised council tax by 9.5% and cut school budgets by 2.5%. This change sparked a lot of online anger, leading people to sign a petition…
Coventry residents express anger as the council approves a 4.9% council tax increase, deemed “unsustainable” by critics. Coventry Tax Hike Sparks Outrage Unsustainable Say Residents Coventry residents are very upset about a tax increase. The city council decided to raise council tax by 4.9 percent. This change means paying about £97 more per year. Part…