Derby sees budget boost. Focus on social care, waste services, and city center recovery. Derby Council Leader Optimistic Ahead of Key Budget Meeting Nadine Peatfield writes about Derby finances. Budget decisions are coming on February 26. Much has occurred since her last article. Christmas and New Year both happened. The government gave budget details for…
Brent Council faces a £16 million budget gap, opting for tax increases, fee changes, and service cuts to manage finances. Brent Council: Tax Hikes, Fee Changes, and Cuts to Tackle Budget Gap The Brent Council faces a big budget problem. They need to find £16 million, largely due to housing costs and social care demands.…
Parents protest poor SEND support in Waltham Forest. They cite lack of school places and funding issues amidst rising costs. East London Parents Protest SEND Failures at Waltham Forest Town Hall Waltham Forest Council is failing special needs kids, parents say. Local families report a shortage of school spots. Kids are stuck at home or…
Northumberland residents face higher council tax. Services are safe courtesy of the new budget. Council Tax Increase Confirmed by Northumberland Leader in New Budget Northumberland’s council tax will likely increase soon. The council promises services won’t get cut. Council Leader Glen Sanderson spoke about the budget. He said he was “proud” of this budget plan.…
Nottingham City Council still deals with a £1m budget issue, even with emergency finances. Hope exists to balance books. Nottingham Council Faces Budget Gap Despite Emergency Support Nottingham City Council faces budget issues, with its finance head hopeful about balancing this year’s budget, despite a one million pound overspend. The council must legally balance its…
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…