Council approves budget despite financial challenges, raising council tax to the maximum allowed percentage. Mole Valley Council Approves Budget with Maximum Council Tax Increase Mole Valley Council approved its budget on February 18. Council tax will increase, reaching the maximum allowable amount. Band D property owners will pay £211.28 yearly, a 2.99% rise from £205.15.…
Oldham Council slashes 120 jobs in a bid to bridge an £8m budget gap after funding shrinks. Oldham Council Faces Tough Times Cutting 120 Jobs to Balance Budget Oldham Council approved £8 million in cuts. They need to balance their budget, and the council will work harder to maintain services as funding is shrinking and…
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…
Extra waste cash means cleaner streets, flytipping solutions, and free recycling bins for Manchester residents. Manchester Streets Cleaner After Unexpected Bins Policy Reversal Hey, Manchester is getting cleaner! The city got £5.4m back from waste money. The council plans to use almost all of it for cleaning. Streets will be cleaner, and flytipping addressed. They…
The East Midlands authority’s budget drastically increases thanks to government grants for transport, land, and skills. East Midlands Authority Budget Soars From £20 Million to £162.5 Million The East Midlands authority has way more money this year. They now have £162.5 million to spend. Last year, they only had £20.5 million. The government is giving…