The council approved a budget that includes a 4.99% tax increase and 200 job cuts to address fiscal pressures. North Tyneside Council Approves Tax Hike and Two Hundred Job Cuts North Tyneside Council approved their budget, with Labour councillors voting in favor. It includes a tax increase and job cuts. The council tax will rise…
Opposition groups propose council tax increase and ending free tram travel in Edinburgh budget alternatives. Edinburgh Budget Opposition Propose Tax Hike End Free Trams Edinburgh Council faces a budget decision this Thursday. Opposition groups suggest changes to Labour’s plan. No single party holds a majority in the council. Groups must agree on a final budget…
East Lothian receives increased grants but remains near the bottom for per-person funding compared to other Scottish councils. East Lothian Funding Lags Despite Grant Increase in Scotland East Lothian will get less funding per person compared to most Scottish councils next year, although they will receive extra grants. The SPICe report indicated councils receive more…
Council tax in Merthyr Tydfil may rise by 5% in 2025/26. New budget plans aim to address a £5.27 million shortfall. Merthyr Tydfil Council Tax Rise: Expected Increase for Next Year Merthyr Tydfil might raise council tax by 5% next year. This is according to new council budget plans for 2025/2026. If tax increases, the…
Brent Council faces a £16 million budget gap, opting for tax increases, fee changes, and service cuts to manage finances. Brent Council: Tax Hikes, Fee Changes, and Cuts to Tackle Budget Gap The Brent Council faces a big budget problem. They need to find £16 million, largely due to housing costs and social care demands.…
Council tax in Lincolnshire is likely to rise again. Councils cite inflation and service costs as reasons for yearly increases. Lincolnshire Council Tax: Why Does it Increase Every Year? Hey, guess what’s happening with our council tax? It looks like it’s going up again. Local councils decide the increase each year, and they debate how…
Residents will fund a new road near Hereford for 40 years. The £40 million project will be paid via council tax. West Country Residents Face Forty Year Road Cost Burden A new road south of Hereford requires a big loan. It’s thirty million pounds, actually. One council member thinks it won’t help the north. The…
Derby leaders say a change in council tax for empty homes is about occupancy, not revenue, starting April. Derby Council Tax Aim is Occupancy Not Money Says Council Leader Derby wants to get more homes occupied. Leaders claim the council is not after more money. They want to provide homes for people. They approved a…
Edinburgh residents will face rising costs for almost all council services, including burials and parking. Edinburgh Council Hikes Prices Across Services From Parking to Burials Edinburgh’s council considers raising many service fees. These changes impact cremations, parking, and more. The Labour administration included these costs in budget plans. Almost all services will likely cost more,…
Swansea considers a 5.95% council tax hike, potentially adding £97.66 for Band D homes, aiming to address financial pressures. Swansea Council Tax Increase Proposed at 5.95 Percent in Budget Swansea’s council tax may increase in April by 5.95%. This could give the city £165.3 million during 2025-26, compared to £154 million this year. The money…