Tax hike of 15.6% approved. Ninety-two jobs will still be cut. Budget gap remains despite increased revenue. Falkirk Council Jobs To Go Despite 15.6 Percent Tax Increase Falkirk Council approved a big tax increase, the highest in Scotland at 15.6%. The rise stopped some education cuts, including nursery places and autism support. A Band D…
Striking bin workers protest cuts at Birmingham Council as Unite calls the council a “zombie council.” Birmingham Bin Workers Protest ‘Zombie Council’ Over Job Cuts, Pay Bin workers will protest tomorrow outside the council’s budget meeting, on March 4. Unite the Union represents these striking workers and calls the council a “zombie council.” The union…
Budget approval leads to potential tax increases, job cuts and parking adjustments to address a £27.7M shortfall. Cardiff Council Tax Rise, Job Cuts, Parking Changes Plan Advances Cardiff might change things, affecting city life. The council’s budget for 2025-26 got initial approval. Council tax could rise by 4.95%. Some jobs might disappear. Parking permits and…
Bin workers in Birmingham plan indefinite strike action due to pay and working conditions disputes. Birmingham Streets Face Rubbish Crisis as Bin Strike Looms Large Okay, so Birmingham has a trash problem. Lots of bin bags are piling up on streets. Brookfield Road in Aston looks really bad. Residents say trash hasn’t been picked up…
Musicians protest Cardiff University’s cuts with a musical demonstration and concert on Saturday to save the music school. Hundreds of Musicians Protest Cardiff Music School Cuts with Instruments Musicians are protesting Cardiff University’s music school cuts. The protest is happening Saturday, February 22nd, in Cardiff. They will march from Museum Avenue at 1:30 PM. A…
Bin workers reject cash offer, council urges them to end strikes causing disruptions and costing more. Council Tells Bin Workers Two Words: End Strikes After Cash Payout Is Denied Birmingham bin workers are striking. This is causing disruptions in neighborhoods, and the city council expressed disappointment. Workers rejected a cash settlement offer, and the strikes…
The Fire Brigades Union criticizes Avon Fire & Rescue’s plan to cut firefighter jobs to save money, raising public safety concerns. Avon Firefighter Job Cuts Draw Fire From Union in Budget Row The fire service faces budget issues. Union members are upset about some changes. Avon Fire & Rescue wants to save money. They plan…
Birmingham binman describes facing angry residents with weapons and pay cut concerns amid strikes. Binman Says Residents Chase Them with Machetes Due to Misunderstandings A Birmingham binman named Will spoke about his job. He said it’s often misunderstood by the public. Will shared that he and coworkers face dangers. Some residents chase them with weapons…
The council approved a budget that includes a 4.99% tax increase and 200 job cuts to address fiscal pressures. North Tyneside Council Approves Tax Hike and Two Hundred Job Cuts North Tyneside Council approved their budget, with Labour councillors voting in favor. It includes a tax increase and job cuts. The council tax will rise…
Hundreds of jobs will be cut. The council and unions voiced worries about service impacts. Somerset Council Job Cuts Spark Union Warnings Over Service Impact Somerset Council will cut hundreds of jobs. Councillors and unions warned about service impacts. The council is changing how it provides services, and over 550 staff will leave in early…