Extra funding lets the council scale back planned cuts. Audio Active and mental health services are now protected. Brighton and Hove Council Reduces Proposed Public Health Budget Cuts The government gave Brighton and Hove more money. This means some planned cuts are smaller. The council planned to cut Audio Active’s funding. Audio Active helps young…
Bromley axes a £250k fund for vulnerable residents, sparking anger as it impacts low-income families needing essential items. Bromley Council Scraps £250k Welfare Fund Amidst Backlash The council voted to stop funding the financial support fund. This happened on January 22, 2025. This fund helps about 400 low-income families each year. They get things like…
Council may drop £200,000 car park plan in Oswestry after improvements. Residents question spending priorities. Oswestry Car Park Refurbishment Plan Facing Cancellation By Council James Owen, a councillor, noticed something odd in some papers. The papers detailed plans to fix the car park at Oswestry Leisure Centre, with a cost of £200,000. James Owen believed…
Council facing criticism at budget meeting. Tax rises plus service cuts are on the cards. Reserves to be used. Council Budget Meeting Faces Criticism Amid Tax Rise and Service Cuts The council will likely raise council tax by 4.99%. Officials say they need to use £5 million from reserves. This increase adds about £92.18 yearly…
Local charities push Edinburgh Council to protect £2 million in funding. Cuts risk service failure and impact 50,000 people. Charities Increase Pressure on Edinburgh Council Over Budget Edinburgh Council will decide its budget soon. Local charities are worried about funding cuts and say care services could fail. The budget is due February 20. Charities are…
Bucks Council will use reserve funds to avoid cuts to its planning enforcement team in 2025/26, ensuring continued service. Bucks Council Uses Reserves to Protect Planning Enforcement Funds The council’s team checks building work and ensures it follows the rules. This includes trees and other projects. Martin Tett spoke at a meeting and said the…
Three Havering libraries will close due to low usage and council budget issues. New community centers are planned. Library Closures: South Hornchurch, Gidea Park and Harold Wood Hey, I have some news about our libraries. Three libraries are closing: South Hornchurch, Gidea Park, and Harold Wood. The council said these libraries don’t get much use.…
Senior councillors suggest a tax rise and service cuts to save £3M. Full council vote scheduled for February 24. Calderdale Budget: Councillors Finalize Tax and Service Recommendations The council made one change after hearing feedback. The full Council will vote on it February 24. They suggest a Council tax rise of nearly five per cent.…
Companion bus pass return in West Berkshire faces setbacks due to budget constraints and a pending government review. West Berkshire Companion Bus Pass Reintroduction Unlikely West Berkshire might not bring back companion bus passes. These passes helped disabled people travel with a helper. Budget cuts stopped them about ten years ago. Reinstating the passes would…
Local authority faces strong opposition after announcing the closure of three day care homes. West Berkshire Day Care Closures Spark Community Anger and Concern Three resource centers will shut down soon. These are Greenfield House, Hungerford, and Phoenix. Families and users feel worried about this change. West Berkshire Council funds these important centers. They help…