Somerset Council needs £43m from the government to avoid bankruptcy after savings and tax hikes failed to bridge the budget gap. Somerset Council Relies on Central Government Due to Budget Gap The council needs £52.2m for the 2025/26 year due to rising costs for social care and the increasing need to care for more kids…
Council Leader Rawlings shows optimism despite budget gaps. He awaits government support for Barnet Council. Rawlings More Optimistic on Finances Awaiting Government Support Decision Barnet Council faces a tight budget situation. Council leader Barry Rawlings promised a balanced budget, after criticism from Peter Zinkin. Zinkin said the budget papers only told part of the story.…
Swindon faces a 14 million budget gap. Government support is crucial to cover costs. Reserves are not enough. Swindon Council Budget Relies on Government Financial Support The council’s future relies on cutting costs. Swindon Borough Council will overspend this year, potentially by up to £5 million. The council will use cash reserves to cover it,…
Leaders approved a 2.98% increase to keep services running, despite opposition and a £23 million budget gap. Ipswich Council Leaders Approve 2.98% Council Tax Increase Plan The council met Tuesday about future finances. They discussed council tax for 2025/26 and beyond. The council needs to close a £23 million budget gap. They found this gap…