Ormskirk and Skelmersdale pools face closure as council cites lack of Government funding and budget constraints Pools in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale to Close Due to Funding Issues Two local pools might close next month. They are in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale. The council faces budget issues. A government minister said there is no more money. He…
Gateshead councillors approve a 4.99% tax increase to balance the budget, despite resident opposition and leader’s admissions. Gateshead Council Approves 4.99% Tax Rise Amid ‘Burden’ on Residents Gateshead council tax will increase by 4.99% this year. Councillors approved the rise, despite knowing it impacts residents. The council will use £11 million from reserves, which helps…
Council faces a £52.2M budget gap due to rising service demands. Bankruptcy looms without tax hikes plus government backing. Somerset Council Faces Bankruptcy Without Council Tax Hike, Support Somerset Council is struggling. They might not balance next year’s budget. The council has a £52.2 million budget gap. This gap is for the 2025/26 financial year…
Coventry council tax may increase by 5.1%, adding nearly £97 to bills as residents voice concerns. Coventry Council Tax Could Rise Amid Resident Concerns Over High Costs Coventry residents may see council tax rise by 5.1%. Some people already think taxes are “too high,” and the average bill could increase by nearly £97 if the…
Council considers tax hike despite public objections. Budget vote this Thursday. Increase could be 4.99%. Gateshead Council May Approve Maximum Council Tax Rise Amid Opposition Gateshead Council might raise council tax to the maximum allowed by law, despite public disagreement. Councillors vote on the budget this Thursday. The potential council tax increase is 4.99%. Councils…
Demolition begins in May as part of a £9.9 million project to revitalize Eston town centre with new shops and parking. Eston Town Centre Set for Demolition in Multi Million Pound Facelift Eston town center will soon change a lot. Demolition starts in May for the project. They plan to tear down stores at Eston…
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…
Bristol regeneration gets funding to construct homes at Frome Gateway, its city center and speed up development. Bristol Housing Projects Receive Government Funding Boost Bristol will get money for new home projects. These projects will build thousands of homes in the middle of Bristol. The government wants to speed up construction. The Prime Minister talked…
Hammersmith Bridge faces delays and escalating costs. Repairs may extend into the 2030s, frustrating London commuters. London Bridge Repair Fury: £250m Cost and a Possible 2030s Reopening? Hey, you know that Hammersmith Bridge in London? It’s been closed to cars for six years now. They found cracks in the old design back in April 2019.…