East Lothian faces almost five-year waits for council houses, ranking among the highest in the UK, highlighting housing challenges. East Lothian Council House Waits Among UK’s Longest at Five Years East Lothian has long social housing waits. A report says it takes almost five years. Edinburgh’s wait time is 3.8 years. West Lothian’s is only…
Coventry residents protest a large increase in social housing fees. A new tenancy contract may limit appeal rights. Coventry Residents Decry Fee Hike as “Dickensian Times” Return! Coventry residents face service fee increases. The rise is about £1,000 for social housing flats, and a new tenancy agreement has also caused worry. Some residents call it…
Housing plan near Arboretum Park delayed due to numerous objections and Historic England’s concerns. Derby Homes Plan Faces Delay Amid Objections Near Historic Park Derby wants to build houses on a green space near Arboretum Park in Normanton. The city council proposed this last year, in March. It’s on Rose Hill Street and used to…
Salford faces budget changes, including a council tax rise up to five percent, plus changes to social housing. Salford Council Tax Rise and Budget Changes Coming This Year Salford Council plans some budget changes this year. Demands for services are rising, and so are costs. Balancing the budget means more income and some savings. Salford…
Council tax could rise by 5%. New fees include garden waste and parking. Social housing rents also increasing. Stockport Council Tax Increase and New Charges Proposed for Residents Stockport Council plans new charges for residents in 2024. To balance its budget, the council needs to cut costs by £60 million by 2029. This means tough…