Midlothian Council raises council tax by 10% to balance budget, despite receiving UK and Scottish Government funds. Midlothian Council Tax Increase: 10% Rise Despite Service Improvements Midlothian Council will increase council tax by 10%. The council leader says they are delivering more services. Kelly Parry said they got funds from the UK and Scottish Governments,…
West Lothian council approves an 8.95% tax hike, impacting Band D properties. Other councils also raise rates despite appeals. West Lothian Council Approves Significant 8.95 Percent Tax Increase West Lothian just decided to raise council tax. The increase will be 8.95 percent. Officials met Tuesday to talk about the budget. They then voted for the…
Council tax in Cambridge will increase. Closure of Quayside, Gonville Place, and Victoria Ave toilets sparks debate. Cambridge City Council Approves Tax Hike Amid Toilet Closure Debate Cambridge raised council tax amidst worries about toilet closures. The city plans to close three public toilets at Quayside, Gonville Place, and Victoria Avenue. This saves about £121,000…
Cornwall Council withdraws planned cuts to recycling center hours and a handyperson service after opposition and a grant. Cornwall Council Reverses Cuts to Recycling Hours and Handyperson Service Cornwall Council planned some service cuts. They wanted to reduce recycling center hours, and a handyperson service also faced cuts. This service helps elderly and disabled people.…
Council tax rise approved, Tyne and Wear fire service will avoid frontline cuts for the next year. Tyne and Wear Fire Service Avoids Cuts Thanks to Council Tax Approval Hey, listen to this about our fire service. Tyne and Wear fire department isn’t cutting services. They face some tough money problems, though. Council tax will…
Blackburn with Darwen Council may increase council tax by 4.99% to boost funding for essential services. Meeting tonight. Blackburn with Darwen Council may increase council tax by 4.99% to boost funding for essential services. Meeting tonight. Blackburn Council Considers Maximum Council Tax Increase Blackburn Council Considers Maximum Council Tax Increase The Blackburn with Darwen Council…
Blackburn with Darwen Council may increase council tax by 4.99% to boost funding for essential services. Meeting tonight. Blackburn Council Considers Maximum Council Tax Increase The Blackburn with Darwen Council will meet tonight. They might raise council tax by the most allowed, which could start on April 1. The tax could go up 4.99 percent,…
A councillor suggests cutting top council jobs to fund free parking in Clevedon amid budget issues. Idea was rejected. Councillor Proposes Axing Top Jobs to Fund Free Clevedon Parking A council member wanted to cut two jobs. He hoped to fund free parking with that money. Luke Smith proposed this during a budget vote. This…
Six Scottish areas already declared council tax changes, with increases ranging from 7.5 to 10 percent. Scottish Councils Announce Council Tax Rises This Week Across Country Last week, some Scottish areas raised council tax. Six places in Scotland declared changes. Some increases were pretty big. Three councils increased taxes by ten percent. One rose by…
Council to discuss a 7% council tax rise. Budget totals £405 million, aiming to minimize service cuts and job losses. Neath Port Talbot Council Considers a 7% Council Tax Increase Neath Port Talbot residents might pay 7% more on council tax. Councillors will soon decide the final budget. They will meet to discuss it, covering…