Wirral Council faces £20M shortfall and seeks government help. Overspending and rising social care costs are to blame. Wirral Council Near Bankruptcy if True Picture Was Known Earlier Wirral Council faces a tough situation. They might have gone broke last year, which could have happened if they knew the current financial state. The council needs…
Council tax in St. Helens and Liverpool could rise by 4.99%. Funds target services like social care and town regeneration. Merseyside Council Tax: Maximum Increase Proposed for Some Residents St. Helens council could increase your council tax. The increase could be 4.99%. Next week, councillors will discuss the budget. A council report suggests the tax…
Coventry council tax may increase by 5.1%, adding nearly £97 to bills as residents voice concerns. Coventry Council Tax Could Rise Amid Resident Concerns Over High Costs Coventry residents may see council tax rise by 5.1%. Some people already think taxes are “too high,” and the average bill could increase by nearly £97 if the…
Council approves a 4.99% tax hike, including a 2% social care levy. Band D properties will see a £79.83 annual bill increase. Gloucestershire Council Tax Rise Approved as Bills Increase for Locals Your council tax might increase this April. The county council approved a budget increase despite being financially stable. A near five percent council…
Councillors approve a 2.99% council tax increase, rent increases, and £15.8m in cuts amidst funding debates. Northumberland Council Tax Rise Approved with Rent Increases and Cuts Northumberland councillors agreed on the new budget. This decision sparked debate about national issues. Council tax and social housing rents will increase in April. They also agreed to cut…
Liverpool households could pay over £2,100 if the council tax rises by the maximum proposed 4.99% next year. Liverpool Households Face Potential Council Tax Increase of 4.99 Percent Liverpool folks might see higher council tax bills soon. Next year, the average home could pay over £2,100. City leaders will discuss raising taxes at their meeting.…
Newcastle faces tax hikes and £21m cuts. Council approves plan amid hope for better government relations and service improvements. Newcastle Council Tax Rise of 4.99 Percent, Cuts Loom, Labour Sees Hope Newcastle may raise council tax and cut spending. The council tax could rise by 4.99%. Newcastle City Council’s cabinet agreed to this plan. Final…
Pay boost for carers could lure workers from Amazon. Council votes on budget March 5, 2025, including tax increase and savings. Carer Pay Rises Could Tempt Amazon and McDonald’s Workers A disability campaigner, Colin Hughes, supports carer funding. His council plans budget cuts of £20m. He praised the extra £1.4m for personal care assistants, stating…
Liverpool considers a 5% council tax increase to address budget pressures. The city seeks to boost funding for struggling services. Liverpool Council Tax Could Rise by 5% to Tackle Budget Issues Liverpool may raise council tax by 5%. This would help with budget issues. Social care and homelessness put pressure on the council. The council…
Wandsworth plans to freeze core council tax, keeping it the city’s lowest. Rise only for adult social care. Wandsworth Borough Aims for London’s Lowest Council Tax Again Wandsworth may have the lowest council tax in London. The council plans to freeze its core bill share, meaning an average household pays £990 in 2025/26. The council…