Pembrokeshire council may overspend its budget by £2.1 million, despite previous forecasts of a larger deficit. Pembrokeshire Council Faces Potential Budget Overspend of £2.1 Million Pembrokeshire council may overspend its budget. A new report estimates they will go over by £2 million. This is better than previous forecasts, as earlier predictions estimated a £4 million…
East Renfrewshire will charge for some social care in July, impacting 500 people despite opposition. East Renfrewshire Approves Social Care Charges Amidst Concerns East Renfrewshire will soon charge for some social care. The council cabinet approved the new fees, which will take effect in July. These charges are for non-residential care, meaning services outside of…
Plymouth explores AI to manage social care demand and enhance productivity, focusing on support for kids with special needs. Plymouth Considers AI for Social Care and Special Education Needs Plymouth is thinking about using AI for social care. AI could help manage demand and boost productivity. The council wants AI to draft reports quickly. These…
Oldham council tax will rise by 4.99%. Service charges also increase. Some services face cuts despite extra funding. Oldham Council Tax Set to Rise Alongside Service Charge Increases Oldham got £5 million more from the government, which is better than they expected. Still, they need to find £14 million for this year and must cut…
Birmingham residents express fury as council tax rises 7.5% amidst service cuts and financial struggles. Birmingham Taxpayers Angered by 7.5 Percent Council Tax Increase Birmingham residents face tough times. The city council’s budget impacts everyone. Cuts and tax increases are happening again. The council struggles to manage its money, and locals are upset about paying…