Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service Cuts Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service…
Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service Cuts Aberdeenshire’s council tax will increase a lot; it’s going up by ten percent. The council plans many cuts, too, as they need to close a £30 million…
Council tax rises 3.11% as some call for free parking to boost local businesses and mitigate the tax increase’s impact. Free Parking Hour Urged as Huntingdonshire Tax Increase Agreed Some council members wanted free parking for an hour. This would help local shops, they said. Others claimed their plans cut essential services. The council held…
Council approves cuts to council tax support affecting low income residents. A fund will aid at-risk locals. Barking and Dagenham Approves Council Tax Support Cut Plan The council in Barking and Dagenham made a tough choice, voting to cut council tax help, a move affecting low-income people. It could save the council £3 million next…
Hillingdon Council risks bankruptcy due to critically low reserves and £34 million savings target. Hillingdon Council Faces Bankruptcy Amidst Financial Crisis Hillingdon Council needs major savings this year, and they must find £34 million. Otherwise, bankruptcy becomes a real possibility. Their reserves are critically low, a new report shows, due to overspending and undersaving. The…
Council tax is set to rise by 4.99% while working-age residents may pay more as support is cut amid funding gap. Brent Council Tax Set to Rise with Resident Discount Cuts Planned Brent Council will finalize its budget this week. Tax increases and cuts start April 1. The council needs to fill a £16m gap.…
Salford residents will see a council tax increase after the mayor warned of significant financial pressures and rising social care needs. Salford Council Tax To Rise Amid Unprecedented Budget Pressures Salford council tax will increase this year. Councillors approved the changes. Mayor Paul Dennett cited rising social care needs, which are growing fast within the…
Council tax and rent increases approved despite concerns over a four-day work week trial by South Cambridgeshire District Council. South Cambridgeshire Approves Tax and Rent Hikes Amid Four-Day Week South Cambridgeshire will raise council tax. The increase is £5 per year, impacting the district council’s share. They approved a 2.99% increase. Band D households will…
Cornwall Council narrowly approved a budget with almost £50 million in cuts and a 4.99% council tax rise, sparking strong opposition. Cornwall Council narrowly approved a budget with almost £50 million in cuts and a 4.99% council tax rise, sparking strong opposition. Cornwall Budget Approved Despite Concerns Over Impact on Residents Cornwall Budget Approved Despite…
Council tax in East Renfrewshire may increase by 8% to address a £7m budget shortfall and protect key services. East Renfrewshire Council Tax Rise Proposed to Tackle £7 Million Gap East Renfrewshire’s council tax might rise by 8%. This increase helps close a £7 million spending gap. The council will decide on the 2025/26 budget…