South Gloucestershire Approves Council Tax Hike Amid Budget Concerns

South Gloucestershire Approves Council Tax Hike Amid Budget Concerns

South Gloucestershire council tax will rise by 4.99% after councillors approved a budget deal due to rising costs. South Gloucestershire Approves Council Tax Hike Amid Budget Concerns South Gloucestershire council tax will rise 4.99% in April. Councillors agreed to a tough budget. Social care costs are rising quickly. Residents may not see much benefit. The…

Plymouth City Center Faces Threat from Emission Based Parking Fees

Plymouth City Center Faces Threat from Emission Based Parking Fees

Proposed emission based parking fees spark debate in Plymouth. Critics fear for the city center amid cost of living strains. Plymouth City Center Faces Threat from Emission Based Parking Fees PlymouthLive readers talked about parking fees. The city council might charge more for polluting cars, with fees depending on the amount a car pollutes. Officials…

Rochford Council Tax and Parking Fees Rise Amid Leader Criticism

Rochford Council Tax and Parking Fees Rise Amid Leader Criticism

Council tax and parking charges in Rochford are set to increase. This follows accusations of the leader being too timid. Rochford Council Tax and Parking Fees Rise Amid Leader Criticism South Essex residents will soon pay more. Council tax and parking fees are going up. Football pitch costs will also increase. Rochford Council approved a…

Council Shelves Car Park Charge Hike and Toilet Closure Plans

Council Shelves Car Park Charge Hike and Toilet Closure Plans

Parking fee hikes and toilet closures cancelled in budget reversal. A significant council tax increase remains probable. Council Shelves Car Park Charge Hike and Toilet Closure Plans Carmarthenshire may avoid higher parking fees and likely won’t close public toilets, depending on approval of the new budget this month. A large council tax increase still seems…

Somerset Parking Fees Could Change Evenings and Weekends

Somerset Parking Fees Could Change Evenings and Weekends

Somerset Council considers ending free evening and weekend parking. Consistent fees are desired. Changes may start this autumn. Somerset Parking Fees Could Change Evenings and Weekends Somerset Council might change parking fees. Evening and weekend parking may no longer be free. They want fees to be the same across Somerset. These changes could start in…

Tourism Risked as Cambridge Mulls Toilet Cuts and Parking Fee Hike

Tourism Risked as Cambridge Mulls Toilet Cuts and Parking Fee Hike

Cambridge considers toilet closures and higher parking fees due to an £11.5m deficit. This move sparks tourism and public health concerns. Tourism Risked as Cambridge Mulls Toilet Cuts and Parking Fee Hike Cambridge might close some public toilets. Swimming and parking costs could also increase soon. These changes depend on budget approval. The opposition calls…

Scottish Councils See £47M Windfall From Parking Fees, Which Charge Most?

Scottish Councils See £47M Windfall From Parking Fees, Which Charge Most?

Scottish councils’ parking profits surged to £47M. Glasgow and Edinburgh lead, raising questions about revenue vs. traffic reduction. Scottish Councils See £47M Windfall From Parking Fees, Which Charge Most? Parking profits in Scotland rose a lot. Figures show they jumped from £27.5 million to £47.2 million between 2021-22 and 2023-24. Some councils made more than…

Nuneaton Cinema Plan Scrapped After Council Pulls Out of Agreement

Nuneaton Cinema Plan Scrapped After Council Pulls Out of Agreement

Council withdraws from cinema deal in Nuneaton citing market changes and project concerns, leading to public debate. Nuneaton Cinema Plan Scrapped After Council Pulls Out of Agreement Nuneaton will not get a new town center cinema. Coventry Live readers shared their opinions. The council ended an agreement for the Grayson Place cinema. This development was…

Parking Fee Fears: Hebden Bridge Residents Worry About New Charges

Parking Fee Fears: Hebden Bridge Residents Worry About New Charges

Residents fear new parking fees will negatively impact their lives in Fallingroyd, near Hebden Bridge. Parking Fee Fears: Hebden Bridge Residents Worry About New Charges People are upset about parking charge ideas. These charges would affect Fallingroyd, near Hebden Bridge. They believe this will hurt their lives. Previous parking ban ideas failed after protests. People…

Council Cuts Threaten Towns Decline With Litter Bin Removals

Council Cuts Threaten Towns Decline With Litter Bin Removals

Litter bin removals and reduced street cleaning are part of £8 million savings. Councillor fears decline. Council Cuts Threaten Towns Decline With Litter Bin Removals A council in Wales needs to save money. They want to cut services to save £8 million. Changes may impact local towns. The council needs to save £2.3 million from…