Scottish councils’ parking profits surged to £47M. Glasgow and Edinburgh lead, raising questions about revenue vs. traffic reduction. Scottish Councils See £47M Windfall From Parking Fees, Which Charge Most? Parking profits in Scotland rose a lot. Figures show they jumped from £27.5 million to £47.2 million between 2021-22 and 2023-24. Some councils made more than…
Conwy considers a near 10% council tax hike for the third consecutive year due to Welsh Government funding issues. Conwy Council Tax May Rise Nearly 10 Percent Third Year in a Row Conwy’s council tax might go up almost 10%. This could happen for the third year in a row. A new report blames the…
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…