Council grapples with £15 million cuts affecting services like libraries, social care, and youth projects. Brighton Council Faces Tough Budget Choices Amid Funding Woes Councilors are unhappy about planned budget cuts. Brighton and Hove City Council must set its budget. They are planning cuts of £15 million. Opposition leaders worry about these cuts. Trading standards,…
Warwickshire County Council reverses library cuts after backlash, maintaining services and boosting public health funding. Warwickshire Council Shelves Controversial Library Changes Plans Warwickshire County Council changed its mind about some spending cuts. The council earlier approved these cuts just thirteen days before, causing mixed reactions from other political parties following the decision reversal. The council…
Edinburgh’s budget omits funding for holiday hubs. Services crucial for kids needing support will be impacted. Edinburgh Holiday Hubs Face Funding Shortfall in New City Budget An Edinburgh councillor spoke about budget cuts. Next year’s budget lacks funding for holiday hubs. These hubs support families with kids needing extra help. The service faced cuts in…
Council to decide on budget with £3M savings. Public feedback mixed on tax, services, & cuts. Halifax Council Faces Tough Choices to Bridge £3 Million Budget Gap Cabinet shared their advice earlier this month. They also published public comments. People gave feedback during a consultation. This included opinions from regular citizens. These responses showed what…
Proposed changes to Moray nurseries regarding hours and staffing face criticism over potential impact on staff and families. Moray Council Early Learning Changes Spark Concerns and Staff Anxiety The local council wants feedback on nursery and primary schools. They are thinking about making some changes. Moray Council asked parents what they thought about nursery and…
Warrington Council considers closing Westbrook Library due to budget cuts. Residents are encouraged to contact the council. Westbrook Library Faces Closure Residents Urged to Take Action Hey, guess what I just heard? Warrington Council might close Westbrook Library. They told the Parish Council about it on Wednesday. It’s because they need to cut costs. Alan…
Councilors will vote on a potential 8.9% council tax increase, the largest in years, to cover rising employee costs. West Lothian Council Tax Could Rise By 8.9% After Freeze Years West Lothian councillors will vote on council tax Tuesday. They might agree to raise it by 8.95%. This increase would be the largest in several…
Facing £10M budget cuts, Midlothian councillors consider closing sports centres in Newtongrange and Gorebridge on weekends. Midlothian Sports Centres Face Weekend Closures After Council Cuts Midlothian might close two sports centers on weekends. Budget cuts of £10m force the council to act. Newtongrange Leisure Centre faces weekend closure. Gorebridge’s sports center may also close then.…
Waltham Forest council tax will rise 4.99% in April, adding £100 yearly for band-D homes due to budget pressures. Council Tax to Increase by £100 Annually in Waltham Forest Waltham Forest’s council tax will increase in April. It will go up by 4.99%. People in band-D homes will pay £100 more a year. Senior councillors…
Leeds council must approve £100+ million in savings. This could mean tax hikes and job losses to balance the budget. Leeds Council Faces £100 Million Savings Approval for Future Leeds City Council needs to save money. They must cut £103.8 million by 2025/26. This may include job losses and higher council tax. The council is…