Council tax may rise across Scotland. Glasgow, Edinburgh, and others are deciding on increases to balance budgets. Scottish Council Tax: Areas Facing Potential Increases Listed Local councils will vote on council tax soon. These changes will affect residents directly. The SNP thinks they gave enough money, and COSLA, the council group, agrees more than before.…
Staffordshire residents may pay £5 more yearly for fire services due to a tax hike and station upgrades. Staffordshire Fire Tax Could Rise 5.85% Amid Station Upgrade Spend Staffordshire folks may pay £5 more yearly for fire services. Ben Adams wants to raise the fire council tax by 5.85% for the 2025/26 budget year. The…
Bolton Council set to decide on the 2025/26 budget. Council tax may rise but some proposed charges were dropped. Bolton Council Tax: What Increase to Expect Plus Other Key Budget Changes Bolton Council will decide their 2025/26 budget soon. The meeting happens on February 12th. They changed some budget plans; charges for bin collections won’t…
Council tax increase is expected. Street lighting may dim. Car park charges could be introduced to balance the budget. Bury Council Tax Rise Likely Plus Parking Charges and Lighting Changes Bury Council plans some budget changes. They might dim street lights, and car park charges may also appear. The council wants a balanced budget for…
Salford faces budget changes, including a council tax rise up to five percent, plus changes to social housing. Salford Council Tax Rise and Budget Changes Coming This Year Salford Council plans some budget changes this year. Demands for services are rising, and so are costs. Balancing the budget means more income and some savings. Salford…
Council tax in Rochdale may rise 4.99%. Budget cuts of £5.5M are needed. Changes to bins, crematorium and bowling greens on table. Rochdale Council Tax Increase Potential plus Other Key Council Changes Rochdale’s council tax could increase by 4.99 percent. The council cabinet will discuss it next week, with a final decision expected on February…
A summary of how Greater Manchester councils’ budget decisions will affect residents through council tax, bins and charges. Greater Manchester Council Tax Bins Charges Budgets Affect You List Councils in Greater Manchester must set budgets by March 11. They need to balance spending and income. This process began after the last budget passed. Now, councillors…
Merthyr Tydfil, once a major iron producer, is becoming a property hotspot with rising house prices, but affordability concerns remain. Homes in Merthyr Tydfil Available for £183k as Property Market Heats Up Merthyr Tydfil is seeing more property investors. This town was once a major iron producer and sits just north of Cardiff. Merthyr was…
Birmingham residents furious over bin strikes coinciding with a council tax increase, demanding fair service or tax relief. Bin Strike Outrage Birmingham Residents Demand Tax Relief for Missed Service Birmingham residents are upset. Recycling collections are stopped due to a bins strike. The council told people to use local tips instead. Many people did not…
Oldham council tax will rise by 4.99%. Service charges also increase. Some services face cuts despite extra funding. Oldham Council Tax Set to Rise Alongside Service Charge Increases Oldham got £5 million more from the government, which is better than they expected. Still, they need to find £14 million for this year and must cut…