Newcastle faces tax hikes and £21m cuts. Council approves plan amid hope for better government relations and service improvements. Newcastle Council Tax Rise of 4.99 Percent, Cuts Loom, Labour Sees Hope Newcastle may raise council tax and cut spending. The council tax could rise by 4.99%. Newcastle City Council’s cabinet agreed to this plan. Final…
Council seeks urgent government support for Grangemouth industries amid job loss concerns and plant closures. Falkirk Council Urges Immediate Action for Grangemouth Jobs Falkirk Council wants action for Grangemouth’s industries. The council leader wants help from top leaders. She addressed the Prime Minister, Starmer, and Swinney. Grangemouth faces immediate problems. The focus is on energy…
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…
Union Electric Steel’s potential closure is a “major blow”, says council leader. Possible job losses and economic impact are concerns. Gateshead Steel Plant Closure a Major Blow, Council Leader States A steel plant in Gateshead might close. This would be a “major blow,” said the council leader, Martin Gannon, who is concerned about job losses.…
Wirral Council plans big cuts. Libraries face threats, town hall to shut, and possible job losses. Wirral Council Faces 25 Million Pound Cuts, Job Losses and Closures Wirral Council shared their service cut plans. They need to cut over £25 million by April. The council had kept quiet about this until now. They even asked…
Ashford, UK, faces economic woes after Eurostar ceased services. Locals express frustration over lost jobs and hindered travel. Ashford The Depressing Town Abandoned By Eurostar Once Called UKs El Dorado Ashford’s train station is unused. Eurostar trains stopped going there in 2020, and magazines from that time still sit in the lounge. Ashford, Ebbsfleet, and…
Birmingham extends tip hours as bin strikes halt recycling. Residents can use tips for recycling during the disruption. Birmingham Tip Hours Extended Amid Bin Collection Suspension Birmingham’s bin strikes are causing changes. The city council extended tip opening times. Strikes impacted recycling collections. Recycling pickup is stopped during strikes. Unite union members are striking for…
Birmingham residents express fury as council tax rises 7.5% amidst service cuts and financial struggles. Birmingham Taxpayers Angered by 7.5 Percent Council Tax Increase Birmingham residents face tough times. The city council’s budget impacts everyone. Cuts and tax increases are happening again. The council struggles to manage its money, and locals are upset about paying…