Council tax and rent increases approved despite concerns over a four-day work week trial by South Cambridgeshire District Council. South Cambridgeshire Approves Tax and Rent Hikes Amid Four-Day Week South Cambridgeshire will raise council tax. The increase is £5 per year, impacting the district council’s share. They approved a 2.99% increase. Band D households will…
Broughton Park residents petition for a new town council to gain more local control over key services. Salford Residents Seek More Control with Unusual Town Council Plan People in Salford want a new town council. This would give them more control locally, as residents feel they need more say and want a stronger voice on…
Plymouth faces a vote on a £80,000-a-year mayor. MPs disagree, citing a waste of funds and potential service cuts. Plymouth Elected Mayor’s £80,000 Pay Revealed Amidst Funding Debate Plymouth might get an elected mayor. This would cost £80,000 a year. Two local MPs disagree with this plan, and a vote will happen in the spring…
Kirklees Council retains its Cabinet system, sparking opposition claims of undemocratic practices and a coming challenge. Kirklees Council Stays with Cabinet System Amid Challenge Warnings A councillor says a challenge is coming to Kirklees Council. The council chose to keep its Cabinet system. Last month, a ‘Change Kirklees’ campaign began. Opposition groups want a committee…