Local leaders fear Torbay could disappear as government plans reshape council structures and merge areas. Torbay Faces Potential Wipe Off Map Amid Council Shakeup Local government might change a lot soon. Torbay could even disappear, some people worry. Council leaders are unsure of Torbay’s future identity. These changes will happen over the next few years.…
Devon faces a potential major council restructure. “1-5-4” plan considers mergers reducing eleven councils to three. Devon Council Shake Up Proposed Amid Government Reorganization Push Big changes could happen in Devon. Local government might get a huge makeover. The biggest change would be in 50 years. Devon could end up with only three councils. Someone…
District leaders oppose Leicestershire’s single council plan, fearing loss of local voice and efficiency for 800,000 residents. Leicestershire Districts Fear Overhaul is Too Big and Impractical Leaders dislike the plan for one big council. Seven local leaders think it’s a bad idea. Rutland’s leader agrees too. They worry it will feel distant, and local people…
Leaders detail proposed changes: District councils may vanish, replaced by a single county council. City/Rutland unaffected. Leicestershire Council Reorganisation Explained Simply for Residents Leicestershire may see big changes to local government. District and borough councils in the area might disappear. A single county council could replace them all. Leicester city and Rutland would stay separate.…
County council advocates for a single authority in Leicestershire, excluding Leicester city and Rutland, citing efficiency. Leicestershire Single Authority a Common Sense Plan Claims Council Hey, listen to this about Leicestershire! The county council wants just one big council. It would cover all of Leicestershire. Leicester city and Rutland stay separate. District councils won’t be…
Local councils are raising taxes again. Find out why your council tax goes up annually and where the money goes. Council Tax Hikes Explained: Why Your Bill Increases Every Year Many local councils are raising taxes. The increase is around 4.99 percent, which will likely upset many people. Councils in Greater Manchester plan similar hikes.…
Wandsworth plans to freeze core council tax, keeping it the city’s lowest. Rise only for adult social care. Wandsworth Borough Aims for London’s Lowest Council Tax Again Wandsworth may have the lowest council tax in London. The council plans to freeze its core bill share, meaning an average household pays £990 in 2025/26. The council…
Council postpones selling the rarely used civic car. A future review will explore cost, necessity, and potential alternative uses. Council Chairman’s Car Stays: Decision Postponed for Another Year The local council talked about selling their civic car. They bought it in 2020 for the council chairman to use, helping them get to local events. However,…
Derbyshire leaders collaborate to shape council mergers, prioritizing local connections and efficient services. Derbyshire Council Leaders Seek Local Focus in Super Council Mergers Derbyshire councils must plan local government changes. The government wants councils to suggest merger ideas. Initial ideas are due by March 21. Final plans must be submitted by November 28. The changes…