Wrexham councillors voted to approve a council tax increase, with 34 in favor and 18 against at a recent Guildhall meeting. Wrexham Councillors Approve Council Tax Increase Proposal The council board proposed budget changes earlier this month. They suggested raising Council Tax for many homes; the average Band D household could see a 9.5% increase,…
Glasgow residents will see a 7.5% council tax increase. The rise funds essential services, schools, and infrastructure. Glasgow Council Tax Set for Biggest Rise in Years After Deal Hey, so there’s news about the city budget. People will be paying more in council tax, but more money will go to important stuff. The council tax…
Council tax in County Durham will rise after a narrow vote, as leaders cite financial pressures and differing political views. Durham County Council Approves Council Tax Increase After Close Vote Durham Council’s budget passed yesterday. Some councillors opposed it; fifty-nine councillors voted yes, while fifty-seven voted no. Leaders say finances will be tough, and they…
The project’s cost is now £215 million. £39 million must be spent by April 2025, but funding has not been secured. North West Relief Road Cost Climbs, Now Estimated at £215 Million The new road project costs £215.12 million in total. They plan to spend £39 million by April 2025. A finance officer said building…
Glasgow considers a toll for non residents using the Clyde Tunnel and a congestion charge to boost city funds. Clyde Tunnel Toll, Glasgow Congestion Charge Under Consideration Glasgow sets its budget for 2025/2026 this Thursday. They plan to raise council tax to fund city investments. Some drivers might have their plates scanned. This aims to…
Council considers a 9.9% council tax increase for 2025-26, pending final Welsh Government funding decisions. Ceredigion Council Tax Increase Nears Approval Following Meeting Ceredigion council tax may rise almost ten percent. Services won’t suffer additional cuts. The core revenue increase is less than half that amount. Council members met on February 18. They considered the…
Council tax rises 4.95%. Funds allocated for roads, dog fouling, and social care after public feedback on budget. Torfaen Council Tax Increase: Dog Poo Action and Road Repairs Planned Torfaen council will clean the streets. This follows public feedback on budget plans. Council leader Anthony Hunt made the promise. Council tax will increase by 4.95…
Council approves tax hike for 2025-26 budget. Closures averted, parking limited, and road funds restored after feedback. Carmarthenshire Council Approves 9.75 Percent Council Tax Increase The council approved its 2025-26 budget plan. They considered many public responses. This was their second-highest response rate ever. They dropped the plan to close public toilets. Parking charge increases…
Cromer Town Council approves a 20% tax increase despite public anger and alternative proposals for managing finances. Cromer Council Tax to Rise Sharply After Heated Debate & Public Outcry Cromer Town Council will raise council tax. The increase will be 20 percent of the tax precept. This decision followed a very intense meeting. The council…
East Lothian is the first Scottish council to approve a tax rise. The tax increase will fund key public services. East Lothian First to Back Council Tax Rise in Scotland East Lothian Council approved their new budget. Labour, the SNP, and others supported it. Only Conservatives opposed the plan, even though they were in talks.…