New budget approved! Council tax rises 4.99% to fund services after years of cuts. Middlesbrough Council Passes Budget with Investment and Tax Increase Middlesbrough Council approved its budget at a key meeting recently. Council tax will increase by 4.99%. The budget invests in services that faced cuts for over ten years. Labour voted for the…
Council tax in North Lincolnshire to see a significant increase after budget approval. Funds community improvements for residents. North Lincolnshire Council Tax Set for Highest Rise in Years North Lincolnshire will raise council tax quite a bit. The council approved their budget on February 20th. Council tax will increase by 4.89 percent overall, with core…
Glasgow launches a major cleaning initiative. It invests £7M and hires 200 staff to combat litter and improve cleanliness. Glasgow Boosts Street Cleaning with £7 Million & 200 New Staff Glasgow will spend £7 million more on cleaning. The city will create new local cleansing teams, hire more staff to handle rats, and employ night…
Wirral Council allocates £1M to support controversial parking charges in coastal areas, despite concerns and criticism. Wirral Invests £1 Million In Parking Charges Equipment Costs Wirral approved new parking meter funding, borrowing £1 million for the plan that puts parking charges in coastal areas, affecting 22 free car parks and roads. All parties supported the…
Council approves a 4.99% tax hike, including a 2% social care levy. Band D properties will see a £79.83 annual bill increase. Gloucestershire Council Tax Rise Approved as Bills Increase for Locals Your council tax might increase this April. The county council approved a budget increase despite being financially stable. A near five percent council…
Councillors approve a 2.99% council tax increase, rent increases, and £15.8m in cuts amidst funding debates. Northumberland Council Tax Rise Approved with Rent Increases and Cuts Northumberland councillors agreed on the new budget. This decision sparked debate about national issues. Council tax and social housing rents will increase in April. They also agreed to cut…
Birmingham library plans face public scrutiny amid fears that the cuts will worsen child poverty in the community. Birmingham Libraries Future Under Review Amidst Cuts Child Poverty Fears Birmingham library plans face public review. Campaigners fought the city council’s library changes. The council wanted to cut hours and maybe close some. Now, they must defend…
East Lothian Council approved a 10% Council Tax hike, exceeding inflation and setting a new precedent in Scotland. East Lothian Council First in Scotland to Approve 10% Tax Increase A Scottish council decided to raise Council Tax. East Lothian voted for a ten percent increase. This is higher than current inflation rates. The council, led…
Kirklees Council approves budget with tax hike, agrees to care home transfer, invests in burial space, and addresses housing needs. Kirklees Future Shaped by Key Decisions Made This Week This week, Kirklees Council made some big choices that will affect the borough’s future. Cabinet and Full Council meetings happened recently, and both had many important…
Opposition groups propose council tax increase and ending free tram travel in Edinburgh budget alternatives. Edinburgh Budget Opposition Propose Tax Hike End Free Trams Edinburgh Council faces a budget decision this Thursday. Opposition groups suggest changes to Labour’s plan. No single party holds a majority in the council. Groups must agree on a final budget…