Council approves cuts to council tax support affecting low income residents. A fund will aid at-risk locals. Barking and Dagenham Approves Council Tax Support Cut Plan The council in Barking and Dagenham made a tough choice, voting to cut council tax help, a move affecting low-income people. It could save the council £3 million next…
Cornwall Council narrowly approved a budget with almost £50 million in cuts and a 4.99% council tax rise, sparking strong opposition. Cornwall Council narrowly approved a budget with almost £50 million in cuts and a 4.99% council tax rise, sparking strong opposition. Cornwall Budget Approved Despite Concerns Over Impact on Residents Cornwall Budget Approved Despite…
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…
Birmingham library plans face public scrutiny amid fears that the cuts will worsen child poverty in the community. Birmingham Libraries Future Under Review Amidst Cuts Child Poverty Fears Birmingham library plans face public review. Campaigners fought the city council’s library changes. The council wanted to cut hours and maybe close some. Now, they must defend…
Joanne Roney, Birmingham’s new council leader, pledges to rebuild the city and improve core services swiftly. Birmingham’s New Leader Aims to Transform City at an Unprecedented Pace Birmingham City Council needs quick fixes. The new boss says she wants to help residents. Joanne Roney grew up in Birmingham. She promises to dedicate herself to the…
Iconic Birmingham venues, including the CBSO and REP Theatre, face total council funding loss due to budget cuts. Birmingham Arts Funding Faces Total Cut in ‘Devastating’ Move Birmingham’s council faces a money crisis. They plan big cuts, impacting arts funding. They’ll cut all funding to major cultural spots. These venues face total loss of support.…