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…
Bristol Lib Dems suggest a visitor tax to fund cultural heritage and sustain tourism, mirroring Manchester’s initiative. Lib Dems Propose Tourist Tax for Bristol to Boost City Funds Bristol councillors will meet next week. They plan to agree on the budget for the year. The Green Party suggests cuts of about £43 million and they…
A Jesmond street, already 94% student housing, is set to lose another family home to a five bed HMO conversion. Jesmond Street Loses Family Home Amidst Student Housing Surge Okay, so there’s this street in Jesmond. Almost every house is student housing, and one of the last family homes might become another HMO (student house).…
Roads get £12.3m as council tax rises. Critics say it’s not enough, suggesting reserve funds for better services. Essex Road Improvement Plan Faces Criticism Despite Council Tax Rise Essex roads are getting £12.3 million. Council tax will also rise. The money goes to road safety and cycle paths. Much of it supports ongoing highway work.…
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…