Tax and rate relief offered to Godstone residents, businesses hit by sinkhole on High Street earlier this year. Godstone Sinkhole Victims Get Council Tax and Business Rate Relief Godstone residents had a sinkhole problem, and Tandridge District Council will provide relief. This includes council tax and business rates assistance. Part of High Street collapsed on…
Council defends fee rises to address budget gap caused by rising social care and homelessness costs. Liverpool Finance Chief Defends Controversial Fee Increases Amid Anger Liverpool Council is raising fees for some services. They need more money to keep providing services. The council faces a £32 million budget gap. Social care and homelessness costs are…
Residents express frustration over council tax increase. They demand transparency and improved local services. Edinburgh Tax Hikes Residents Demand Visible Benefits from Council People in Edinburgh are upset. Scotland had a big council tax increase, the biggest rise in 20 years. The government wanted smaller increases, but councils raised rates a lot. Many went up…
Middlesbrough residents will receive new recycling bins, including two for food waste, by April 2026 to improve recycling rates. Middlesbrough to Simplify Recycling with New Food Waste Bins in 2026 Middlesbrough homes get new recycling bins, including two food waste bins by April 2026. The government’s aim is simpler, better recycling, with a plan for…
Bury Council budget for 2025/26 focuses on protecting services despite funding issues, with a 5% council tax increase implemented. Bury Council Tax Spending Plans for the Next Year Revealed Bury Council decided on their budget for 2025/26. They want to protect services despite funding issues. They faced a big £19.5m financial gap. They reduced it…
Rising council tax in Scotland threatens to push families into poverty, with calls for debt reform and support. Council Tax Debt Risks Plunging Scots Families into Poverty A children’s charity, Aberlour, urges help for struggling families. They face rising council tax debt, the highest increases in 20 years. Aberlour wants reform in how authorities collect…
Cardiff faces a budget issue. Proposed tax hikes and parking fee increases aim to bridge a £27.7M gap and protect key services. Cardiff faces a budget issue. Proposed tax hikes and parking fee increases aim to bridge a £27.7M gap and protect key services. Cardiff Council Considers Council Tax Hike and Parking Permit Cost Increase…
Council tax in Cheltenham will rise 2.99%. Extra funds aim to improve services and support key projects for the community. Cheltenham Council Tax Hike Receives Strong Backing from Civic Leader Cheltenham’s council services will cost households more. All councillors approved the new budget. This happened on Friday, February 21. Council tax for borough services will…
Scots voice anger over council tax increases, the largest in 20 years, urging councils to prioritize essential services. Scots Slam Council Tax Hikes; Demand Focus on Local Priorities Now Scots are upset about rising council taxes. It is the biggest increase in 20 years. Councils raised rates at least 7.5 percent, despite John Swinney’s desire…
Council approves tax rise, safeguarding Christmas trees, fireworks, and parking. Tough choices avoid deeper service cuts Hartlepool Council Tax Rises But Festive Favourites Are Spared Good news! Hartlepool saved Christmas trees and fireworks. Car parking deals continue. But, council tax will increase by 4.99%. The council approved a budget for 2025/26 and will save £2.849…