Leicestershire residents will see a council tax increase of up to 4.99% to balance the budget amid rising costs. Leicestershire Approves Maximum Council Tax Rise for Residents Hey, guess what’s happening in Leicestershire? Council tax is going up. They approved a big increase, about 4.99%. This means Band D properties will pay £1.54 more per…
Council backs down on cuts after protests. Residents celebrate victory amid future funding worries. Coventry Council Reverses Cuts, Residents Celebrate a Victory Hey, guess what happened in Coventry! The council backed down on some budget cuts. People are calling it a big win. A councillor mentioned a funding boost was good news, still, he seemed…
Council tax increases across Scotland spark concerns as residents grapple with rising living costs. Scottish Council Tax Hikes Squeeze Residents Amid Cost of Living Crisis Scottish councils plan to raise taxes after years of under-funding. Some people think taxes are already too high, but the SNP says councils got a fair deal and are happier…
Residents in Trafford express anger over council tax hike and new green bin charge amid budget cuts. Trafford Residents Face Double Hit Council Tax and Bin Charge Rise A cafe owner, Georgie, questioned the council tax hike. Trafford’s council tax will increase by 7.49 percent and a new £45 yearly charge applies to green bin…
Shops are closing in St Austell, Cornwall. Locals fear the town is declining due to vacant spaces left. St Austell Faces Fears as Shop Closures Lead to Town Center Decline New Look might close one Cornwall store. They said some stores may close when leases end. This affects at least one of their three Cornwall…