Council considers tax increase to fund storm preparedness, reducing reliance on short-term funding. Council Tax Rise Planned For Future Weather Preparedness in County Hey, listen to this about our council tax. It might go up by 4.7% next year. The council needs money for future weather problems. They want to prepare better. The council leader…
Unions protest cuts demanding more Glasgow funding before crucial budget meeting. Council tax hike also looms. Glasgow Unions Demand Funding Injection at Budget Cut Protest Hey, listen to what’s happening in Glasgow. Trade unions protested outside the city chambers. They want more funding for the council. They also want to stop all budget cuts. UNISON,…
Childrens Chance enables children in Salisbury to access exciting activities. It helps with music, sports, and school trips. Salisbury Charity Helps Kids with Life Changing Activities Hey, check out this local charity! It’s called Childrens Chance. They help kids in Salisbury. The charity wants every child to experience fun activities. These activities include music, sports,…
Lincolnshire Police faces a £14M budget gap, risking jobs. They seek urgent Home Office help before February’s end. Lincolnshire Police Desperately Seeks Funding as Deadline Looms Near Lincolnshire Police needs money quickly, and they might face a financial problem. The police could have a £14 million budget gap for the 2025/26 year. Around 400 jobs…
Humberside residents will see a council tax rise of £13.99 to fund local police services and maintain officer numbers. Humberside Police To Increase Council Tax Charge By £13.99 Yearly The Humber area agreed on local police funding via council tax. Humberside’s panel approved a tax increase. It’s about £13.99 yearly for Band D homes in…
Leicester’s adventure playgrounds receive a year’s funding reprieve after concerns arose about proposed budget cuts. Leicester Adventure Playgrounds Get Last Minute Funding Extension Hey, guess what’s happening in Leicester! The city almost cut funding for adventure playgrounds. These playgrounds are super important for kids. The council wanted them to be self-funded by next year. They…
£10M grant confirmed for Venue Cymru in Llandudno, UK. Renovation plans proceed after funding concerns were addressed. Venue Cymru Grant Confirmed: Readers Say it’s a ‘Money Pit’ at £10 Million The UK government granted Venue Cymru £10 million. This money will help with renovations in Llandudno. The prior government promised this funding earlier, and people…
Local councils are raising taxes again. Find out why your council tax goes up annually and where the money goes. Council Tax Hikes Explained: Why Your Bill Increases Every Year Many local councils are raising taxes. The increase is around 4.99 percent, which will likely upset many people. Councils in Greater Manchester plan similar hikes.…
Plymouth faces a vote on a £80,000-a-year mayor. MPs disagree, citing a waste of funds and potential service cuts. Plymouth Elected Mayor’s £80,000 Pay Revealed Amidst Funding Debate Plymouth might get an elected mayor. This would cost £80,000 a year. Two local MPs disagree with this plan, and a vote will happen in the spring…
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…