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Oldham Council Aims to Curb Agency Spending After £56m Expenditure

Oldham Council Aims to Curb Agency Spending After £56m Expenditure

Oldham faces scrutiny over £56m agency spend in four years. Reductions are planned via permanent roles to cut costs. Oldham Council Aims to Curb Agency Spending After £56m Expenditure Oldham’s council faces criticism for its expenses. The deputy leader admitted agency costs keep rising. The council spent £56 million on agency staff in four years.…

Derry Strabane Council Announces Above Inflation Rates Increase

Derry Strabane Council Announces Above Inflation Rates Increase

Derry and Strabane council rates to increase nearly 5%, adding £28.96 annually to ratepayers. Investments and budget addressed. Derry Strabane Council Announces Above Inflation Rates Increase Derry and Strabane rates will increase almost 5%. This means an extra £28.96 per year, equalling 56 pence weekly for ratepayers. The regional rate decision will happen at the…