Highland Council considers a significant council tax increase, potentially up to seven percent, to address funding shortfalls. Highland Council Tax Rise Proposed Amidst Financial Pressures Hey, guess what I was just reading about? Highland Council might raise council tax a lot. It could go up by as much as seven percent this year. They will…
Darlington council tax will rise by 4.99% in 2025. The increase addresses budget issues. Savings of £4 million are needed. Darlington Council Tax Set to Rise by 4.99% in 2025 Amid Budget Concerns Darlington Council approved increasing some charges despite worries about residents’ struggles. The 2025/26 budget needs £4 million in savings, so car parking…
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,…
Caerphilly faces budget issues. Council tax may rise by 7.9%. Focus on key services like social care and schools. Council Tax Rise Looms as Leader Unveils Caerphilly Budget Plans Caerphilly Council will protect important services. They are planning the 2025/26 budget now. Council tax will increase during this time. Sean Morgan leads Caerphilly Council. He…
Country needs housing. Planning process slow and complex. Focus on developers, new build order and tax, planning rules. More Houses Needed Country Wide But Is More Planning Really the Answer? Good local governments plan housing for five years. This protects locals from unwanted developments. They can reject projects not in their plan. The government raised…
Flintshire Council faces an £18 million gap. Must debate a 9.5% Council Tax rise to protect services and build reserves. Flintshire Council to Debate 2025/26 Budget Amid Funding Challenges The Cabinet will look at the budget on February 24. They must close an £18 million funding gap. Full Council will then vote on it that…
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…
Bradford Council seeks £127M for 2025/26 by selling assets. Council Tax may rise. Gov’t aiding many councils facing financial issues. More Councils Get Financial Help, Bradford Council Wants £127 Million Bradford Council wanted £127 million for the 2025/26 financial year. Councils can now borrow or sell things, which helps them pay daily costs; this is…
A quarter of North Ayrshire’s council tax is spent on PPP school payments. Repayments will total £443.4 million by 2038. North Ayrshire: Quarter of Tax Goes to PPP School Debt Okay, so there was a debate about a program called PPP. It funded schools and hospitals in the 90s and 2000s. Kenneth Gibson criticized past…
Moray Council may raise council tax by 26% in three years to address funding gaps and balance the budget. Moray Council Tax Could Rise 26 Percent in Three Years, Reports Say Council tax may increase by £350 next year. New budget plans reveal potential tax hikes. Moray Council considers a ten percent rise and The…