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…
Wigan faces a likely 4.99pc council tax rise to address a £7.6 million budget gap and support local services. Wigan Council Tax Increase of 4.99pc Set for Approval Wigan residents face a council tax increase, likely to be 4.99 percent, which the council cabinet approves on Thursday. This increase helps cover a £7.6 million budget…
Venue Cymru in Llandudno secures £10m, but relocating the local library to the theatre is proving controversial with locals. Llandudno Venue Cymru to Receive £10m, Library Plan Sparks Debate Llandudno will get £10m for Venue Cymru. Funding was uncertain after the government changed. The prior government announced the money in Spring Budget 2024. The new…
Three Coventry leisure centres receive funding to boost sustainability via solar panels and LED lighting upgrades. Coventry Leisure Centres Secure Funding for Sustainability Projects Coventry got money for local leisure centers. Sport England’s Swimming Pool Fund provided it. Three places will get improvements soon; Centre AT7, Alan Higgs Centre and Xcel are included. Alan Higgs…
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…
Edinburgh is urged to negotiate funding directly with Holyrood, believing it could secure a better deal than through Cosla. Edinburgh Council Urged to Seek Direct Funding Talks with Holyrood Edinburgh might leave a council group. This group, Cosla, negotiates funding with the government. A council member thinks Edinburgh could get more money alone. Currently, Edinburgh…
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…
Cork reaps benefits from substantial government funding, totaling €4.5 billion, raising questions about fair project distribution. Expert: Government Quick to Spend in Cork, Benefits Reach €4.5 Billion People in Cork think Dublin gets most of the money. One expert says Cork actually gets lots of funding. Dr. Ray Griffin teaches at SETU. He says Cork’s…
Cork secures almost €100m for road upgrades. The funding will boost infrastructure across the city and county. Cork Roads to Receive Almost €100 Million in Funding Boost Cork will get almost €100 million for roads. The government is investing in regional roads. Cork City and County Councils will receive the funds to maintain and upgrade…
Northumberland residents face higher council tax. Services are safe courtesy of the new budget. Council Tax Increase Confirmed by Northumberland Leader in New Budget Northumberland’s council tax will likely increase soon. The council promises services won’t get cut. Council Leader Glen Sanderson spoke about the budget. He said he was “proud” of this budget plan.…