Plymouth Council faces a £2m tax rise due to National Insurance, jeopardizing its budget and triggering opposition. Plymouth Hit by Huge Tax Increase Threatening Balanced Budget Plymouth Council faces a £2 million cost due to a new rise in employer taxes. The tax, called National Insurance, increased by 1.2% in April, and a councillor thinks…
Stoke-on-Trent City Council gets a £16.8M loan to help with services. This follows previous loans and budget challenges. Stoke Council Receives £16.8 Million Government Bailout Loan The government gave Stoke-on-Trent a £16.8 million loan. The council needed money and they already got £42.2 million in loans in the last two years. Stoke-on-Trent is getting a…
Tax increase of 5% sparks outrage. Residents concerned about finances. Council defends spending. Gloucestershire Residents React Angrily to Council Tax Hike The county councillors approved the new budget. It increases taxes for homes in Gloucestershire by about 5%. This happens even though the council has good reserve funds, and people online are worried about the…
Coventry council tax may increase by 5.1%, adding nearly £97 to bills as residents voice concerns. Coventry Council Tax Could Rise Amid Resident Concerns Over High Costs Coventry residents may see council tax rise by 5.1%. Some people already think taxes are “too high,” and the average bill could increase by nearly £97 if the…
Local councils are raising taxes again. Find out why your council tax goes up annually and where the money goes. Council Tax Hikes Explained: Why Your Bill Increases Every Year Many local councils are raising taxes. The increase is around 4.99 percent, which will likely upset many people. Councils in Greater Manchester plan similar hikes.…
East Lothian Council approved a 10% Council Tax hike, exceeding inflation and setting a new precedent in Scotland. East Lothian Council First in Scotland to Approve 10% Tax Increase A Scottish council decided to raise Council Tax. East Lothian voted for a ten percent increase. This is higher than current inflation rates. The council, led…
Birmingham faces bin collection upheaval with new budget. It includes service cuts, tax increase, and changes to waste management. Birmingham Bin Changes Detailed in Painful Council Budget Cuts Birmingham councilors will soon vote on a new budget. It includes more service cuts plus a tax increase. The city council needs to save £150 million. They…
Recycling collected during Birmingham’s bin strike might be burned. The council struggles to maintain waste services. Birmingham Recycling Could Be Burned Amid Bin Strike, Council Confirms Birmingham’s bin strike may lead to burned recycling. Union members are striking for 12 days this month. They also strike for 13 days in March. The strike disrupted rubbish…