East Lothian Council approved a 10% Council Tax hike, exceeding inflation and setting a new precedent in Scotland. East Lothian Council First in Scotland to Approve 10% Tax Increase A Scottish council decided to raise Council Tax. East Lothian voted for a ten percent increase. This is higher than current inflation rates. The council, led…
Council tax in Blackpool could rise nearly 5% amid £8.6 million in planned budget cuts. Vote next week. Blackpool Council Tax Hike Looms Alongside Service Budget Cuts Hey, listen to this Blackpool news. The council might raise council tax by almost five percent. They’re also planning budget cuts of £8.6 million. Councillors will vote on…
Oldham Council slashes 120 jobs in a bid to bridge an £8m budget gap after funding shrinks. Oldham Council Faces Tough Times Cutting 120 Jobs to Balance Budget Oldham Council approved £8 million in cuts. They need to balance their budget, and the council will work harder to maintain services as funding is shrinking and…
Closing Cae Glas care home will save £1.16m. This helps reduce a budget shortfall, despite a funding increase from Welsh Government. Care Home Closure Cuts Council Budget Gap by Over £1 Million Closing a care home saves money. RCT expects to save about £1.16m next year. This comes from closing Cae Glas care home, which…
Parking fee hikes and toilet closures cancelled in budget reversal. A significant council tax increase remains probable. Council Shelves Car Park Charge Hike and Toilet Closure Plans Carmarthenshire may avoid higher parking fees and likely won’t close public toilets, depending on approval of the new budget this month. A large council tax increase still seems…
Council tax in Glasgow may rise by 7% as councillors debate the budget, potentially boosting key services. Glasgow Council Tax Could Increase Up To 7 Percent From April Glasgow’s council tax could rise by 7%. Councillors will decide this week during a budget meeting. City treasurer Ricky Bell is finalizing budget plans. He suggests a…
Council tax increase prevents fire service cuts. £5 increase per household approved for 2025/26 to protect stations. Somerset Council Tax Rise Averts Fire Station Closures, Cuts The fire service in Devon and Somerset needs money. They will use £1 million from their savings to cover budget issues. They asked for a council tax increase of…
East Lothian Council is the first in Scotland to agree a 10% council tax increase after a cross party budget passed. East Lothian Approves 10% Council Tax Rise, First in Scotland East Lothian Council approved a 10% council tax rise. It’s the first time a cross-party budget passed there. Labour, the SNP, Greens, and an…
Pay boost for carers could lure workers from Amazon. Council votes on budget March 5, 2025, including tax increase and savings. Carer Pay Rises Could Tempt Amazon and McDonald’s Workers A disability campaigner, Colin Hughes, supports carer funding. His council plans budget cuts of £20m. He praised the extra £1.4m for personal care assistants, stating…
Most Nottinghamshire residents face council tax hikes starting in April. Increases could exceed £120 annually. Nottinghamshire Council Tax Rise: How Much Will You Pay Extra? Most Nottinghamshire councils will raise council tax. Your bill could increase by over £120 annually. These changes begin in April. Nottingham City Council plans the biggest hike. A Band D…