Enfield Council gains £30m to combat overspending and safeguard future budgets. Vote on budget soon. Enfield Receives Significant £30 Million Boost from Central Government Enfield’s Civic Centre needed money. They got £30 million from the government. James Cracknell reported this news. The council will use the money. £20 million covers current overspending. £10 million helps…
Edinburgh councillors passed a new budget. It includes an 8% tax increase and some council service charge adjustments. Edinburgh Council Approves 2025 2026 Budget with Tax Increase Edinburgh councillors agreed on a new budget recently. Council tax will increase by 8%, and many council service charges are also going up. This budget includes money for…
North Yorkshire Council halves funds managed by councilors, impacting local community groups in 2025/26 budget. North Yorkshire Council Slashes Community Grants by Half for Councilors North Yorkshire Council cut funds for local councilors. Each councilor used to manage £10,000 yearly. Now they will only handle £5,000. Some councilors opposed this funding decrease. They said community…
Oxford invests in graffiti removal, grass cutting, new community centers, housing, and addresses council tax. Oxford Enhances City with Graffiti Removal and Verge Cutting Plan Oxford City Council will fund a graffiti removal program. They will also spend more on grass cutting and litter collection. This is part of their 2025/26 budget plan. People wanted…
Councillors clash over Clitheroe Market upgrade funds & vision, citing concerns about the Jubilee Fund and project goals. Clitheroe Market Plan Sparks Accusations of Lack of Vision Local councillors argued about spending ideas. This happened at a meeting about the upcoming budget. The budget will be set in March. A group proposed ideas before this…
Parking fees in Edinburgh are increasing, potentially by up to 13%, affecting various city zones and impacting drivers. Edinburgh Parking Charges Set to Rise Substantially Across the City Hey, guess what’s happening in Edinburgh? Parking prices are going up. They could increase by as much as 13%! Imagine paying £9 an hour to park. That’s…
Councillors rejected using reserve funds for Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre amid closure plans and budget concerns. Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre Fund Request Denied by Caerphilly Councillors Caerphilly councillors discussed Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre. They didn’t approve using reserve funds to save it. The vote was very close. Shane Williams called the center “vital.” The council…
Oxfordshire allocates nearly £40m to repair roads, fix potholes, and improve drainage following council budget approval. Oxfordshire Roads: Almost £40 Million Investment to Tackle Pothole Issues Oxfordshire will spend almost £40 million on road repairs. They plan to fix potholes and improve drainage. The council approved the 2025/26 budget. Potholes damaged vehicles near the Esso…
Manchester gets £5m cashback. This will fund improvements to streets, green spaces, recycling, and housing. Manchester Receives Surprise £5m Cashback for Big City Clean Up Manchester got a surprise £5 million. They will use it to improve the city. The money came from a waste reserve fund. The council received a £5.4 million rebate from…
A debate erupted in Brighton and Hove over freezing parking charges amid equity and revenue concerns. Parking Charge Freeze Sparks Council Clash in Brighton and Hove The council faced accusations of subsidizing drivers through a parking charge freeze proposal. Mark Strong, a member of a council scrutiny committee, raised this issue. He called it a…