Lincolnshire council claims funding formulas mean a yearly loss of £120m, impacting services. Council Says Funding System Costs Them 120 Million Per Year Lincolnshire council feels shortchanged. They say government funding isn’t working. They claim they miss out on £120 million each year. Over 600 miles of roads need repair. They blame a lack of…
Falkirk Council considers a tax rise up to 20 percent, plus fee increases & service cuts, to tackle a large budget shortfall. Falkirk Council Tax Could Rise Up To 20 Percent To Balance Budget Falkirk Council might raise council tax a lot. The rise could be as high as 20 percent. Other fees will likely…
Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks £16.8m to avoid severe cuts. A 4.99% tax hike and £7.5m savings are also planned. Stoke Council Faces Huge Cuts Without 16.8 Million Pound Bailout The council leaders settled on their final budget ideas and are waiting for a £16.8 million bailout decision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council plans a budget for 2025/26,…
Birmingham faces bin collection upheaval with new budget. It includes service cuts, tax increase, and changes to waste management. Birmingham Bin Changes Detailed in Painful Council Budget Cuts Birmingham councilors will soon vote on a new budget. It includes more service cuts plus a tax increase. The city council needs to save £150 million. They…
Conwy considers a near 10% council tax hike for the third consecutive year due to Welsh Government funding issues. Conwy Council Tax May Rise Nearly 10 Percent Third Year in a Row Conwy’s council tax might go up almost 10%. This could happen for the third year in a row. A new report blames the…
Big service cuts, a large council tax increase, and asset sales mark Birmingham’s recovery plan after bankruptcy. Birmingham Budget Meeting: Cuts Loom for Bins, Social Care, Services Hey, guess what’s happening in Birmingham. The City Council Cabinet meets today, and they will approve a draft budget. It includes big service cuts again, along with a…