Birmingham councillors approved cuts amid protests and rat concerns. Tax up, services down post ’23 bankruptcy. Birmingham Council Budget: Rats, Tax Hikes, and Apologies Mark Painful Cuts Birmingham councillors approved a budget. This budget might make things worse for locals. The council faced bleak scenes similar to last year. Councillors voted on the 2025/26 budget,…
Crippling budget cuts trigger protests, demanding resignations following council decisions. Birmingham City Council Budget Sparks Protest and Resignation Calls Birmingham City Council met today. They planned to approve budget cuts. Many people came to protest these cuts. The protestors gathered at the Council House. Striking workers joined angry families. They wanted to save local services.…
Residents protest proposed parking charges in Somerset, fearing impact on businesses and access. Parking Charge Protests Erupt in Somerset Over Proposed New Fees Hey, listen to this news from Somerset. People are upset about new parking fees. The council wants to charge for parking everywhere. Daily parking would cost £2, and evening or night parking…
Council scraps plan to move Walsall Leather Museum after protests. Museum future unclear amid budget cuts. Walsall Leather Museum Stays Put Council Reverses Relocation Plan Hey, guess what happened in Walsall? The Leather Museum won’t move anymore. The council took the idea out of the budget. They wanted to save money by moving it; the…
Edinburgh protestors rally before budget vote. Potential cuts threaten charities that support vulnerable citizens. Edinburgh Protesters Warn City Council Over Impending Budget Decisions Protesters gathered because of potential budget cuts. These cuts could harm vulnerable people, they said. Council members met to decide next year’s budget. Groups picketed outside Edinburgh City Chambers. The city council…