Compromise may be reached on controversial social care charges in East Renfrewshire after much opposition. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charge Compromise Now Seems Possible East Renfrewshire might compromise on social care charges. New fees could start in July for some care. The fee is £20 per hour for non-residential care. This change passed in the…
New council plans spark debates. Will services suffer amid changes? Cambridgeshire Council Shake Up New Authority Impact on Residents The government faces criticism for council changes. People think they should fix social care first. Leaders worry about a new county-wide council plan. They think services could become harder to reach. The government asked them for…
New council plans spark debates. Will services suffer amid changes? Cambridgeshire Council Shake Up New Authority Impact on Residents The government faces criticism for council changes. People think they should fix social care first. Leaders worry about a new county-wide council plan. They think services could become harder to reach. The government asked them for…
Oldham faces scrutiny over £56m agency spend in four years. Reductions are planned via permanent roles to cut costs. Oldham Council Aims to Curb Agency Spending After £56m Expenditure Oldham’s council faces criticism for its expenses. The deputy leader admitted agency costs keep rising. The council spent £56 million on agency staff in four years.…
Council defends fee rises to address budget gap caused by rising social care and homelessness costs. Liverpool Finance Chief Defends Controversial Fee Increases Amid Anger Liverpool Council is raising fees for some services. They need more money to keep providing services. The council faces a £32 million budget gap. Social care and homelessness costs are…
Cardiff faces a budget issue. Proposed tax hikes and parking fee increases aim to bridge a £27.7M gap and protect key services. Cardiff faces a budget issue. Proposed tax hikes and parking fee increases aim to bridge a £27.7M gap and protect key services. Cardiff Council Considers Council Tax Hike and Parking Permit Cost Increase…
New social care fees in East Renfrewshire face review amid concerns about their impact on vulnerable individuals. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charges Spark Further Scrutiny East Renfrewshire may change social care charges. New fees could hurt vulnerable people. The council plans £20 hourly fees for non-residential care, starting in July after cabinet approval. A decision…
North Somerset Council raises council tax 4.99% and uses savings amid funding concerns. Councillor warns of impending financial issues. North Somerset Council Budget Close to Crisis after Tax Hike Approval North Somerset Council faced a tough question. What happens when they run out of money? They used £9.1 million from their savings to balance things.…
Gateshead councillors approve a 4.99% tax increase to balance the budget, despite resident opposition and leader’s admissions. Gateshead Council Approves 4.99% Tax Rise Amid ‘Burden’ on Residents Gateshead council tax will increase by 4.99% this year. Councillors approved the rise, despite knowing it impacts residents. The council will use £11 million from reserves, which helps…
Middlesbrough Council’s adult social care needs improvements, but staff are knowledgeable and changes are underway. Middlesbrough Social Care Needs Improvement But Staff Knowledge Praised James Bullion spoke about Middlesbrough Council’s care. People had different experiences with their care. Council leaders knew the needs of the people and what needed fixing before the assessment. The leaders…