Knowsley Council faces 16 high risks, impacting services like health, children’s services, and finances. Merseyside Council Services Face Sixteen Greatest Threats Social care demand rises, impacting many local areas. Knowsley Council faces many complex problems. These issues might hinder essential services. The council identified thirty-nine risks, sixteen of which are high risk areas, threatening obligations.…
Council approves budget. Tax increase of 9.85% for 2025/26. Funds schools, roads, and city improvements. Aberdeen Council Tax to Rise Nearly 10 Percent After Budget Approval Aberdeen council tax will increase. It goes up 9.85% in 2025/26. The local council approved their budget today. Councillors met and approved the budget. It was put together by…
Richmond council tax to increase 5%, reaching £2,372 yearly. The new budget tackles social care and boosts local services. Richmond Council Tax Hikes 5 Percent; Band D Households to Pay £2,372 Richmond’s council tax will increase in April. It’s going up almost five percent, meaning Band D homes will pay about £2,400 yearly. The council…
Leeds City Council approves £100 million savings plan, including a 4.99% council tax increase, to balance 2025-2026 budget. Leeds Council Agrees Savings Plan and Council Tax Rise for 2025 to 2026 Leeds will raise council tax this financial year. The council must also save £100 million. These changes are for the 2025-2026 budget. The council…
Budget approval leads to potential tax increases, job cuts and parking adjustments to address a £27.7M shortfall. Cardiff Council Tax Rise, Job Cuts, Parking Changes Plan Advances Cardiff might change things, affecting city life. The council’s budget for 2025-26 got initial approval. Council tax could rise by 4.95%. Some jobs might disappear. Parking permits and…
Wirral residents could pay almost £100 more in Council Tax as councilors vote on budget amidst a £34 million budget shortfall. Wirral Council Tax Set to Increase by Almost £100 in Five Weeks Councilors will vote next Monday. They will decide on a Council Tax increase, and the average Wirral Council Tax bill will likely…
East London borough approves budget with cuts to street cleaning, motorbike charges, plus raising council tax for residents. East London: Motorbike Charge & Cuts as Borough Pays Its Budget The council in East London approved its budget. It includes sixteen million pounds in savings. Council tax will increase by £76 for average homes. They must…
Ofsted will assess Liverpool Council again after a previous review found serious issues with children services. Liverpool Council Faces Further Probe After Ofsted Assessment Liverpool Council’s children’s services faced scrutiny. A review happened almost two years ago. Ofsted found serious issues back then. Another assessment occurred in December. Inspectors saw a “renewed focus” on improvement.…
Council tax is set to rise by 4.99% while working-age residents may pay more as support is cut amid funding gap. Brent Council Tax Set to Rise with Resident Discount Cuts Planned Brent Council will finalize its budget this week. Tax increases and cuts start April 1. The council needs to fill a £16m gap.…
Salford residents will see a council tax increase after the mayor warned of significant financial pressures and rising social care needs. Salford Council Tax To Rise Amid Unprecedented Budget Pressures Salford council tax will increase this year. Councillors approved the changes. Mayor Paul Dennett cited rising social care needs, which are growing fast within the…