Carmarthenshire faces a likely 9.75% council tax increase from April due to financial pressures, despite budget changes. Carmarthenshire Council Tax Rise Likely Despite Budget Changes Carmarthenshire faces a likely council tax hike. The Plaid Cymru-Independent cabinet agreed to budget changes, following a consultation with over 2,900 people. A 9.75% council tax rise from April remains.…
Wandsworth plans to freeze council tax, aiming for London’s lowest rate. Social care costs may see a slight increase. Wandsworth Council Aims to Keep London’s Lowest Council Tax Rate The council plans to freeze taxes. They want to keep London’s lowest tax rate. Wandsworth aims to freeze most of the council tax; only social care…
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…
Traffic wardens now visit schools in pairs due to abuse threats from parents following parking enforcement. Wardens in Tonbridge and Malling Visit Schools in Pairs for Safety Traffic wardens face abuse from parents. They now work in pairs near schools, and police must accompany them sometimes. This rule came after “previous violence.” The council made…
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…
Find out how much your Dorset council tax might rise. Includes town fees and available support details. Dorset Council Tax Rates Increase Details Released for This Year Even the cheapest Band A homes pay £1,667. This amount does not include local town fees. These figures are the base council tax amount. They include Dorset Council’s…
Over 100 people protested in Bradford against a proposed Council Tax increase, citing wasted money and service cuts. Bradford Residents Protest Council Tax Increase; Over 100 Attend The local government can raise Council Tax by 9.99 percent. This was announced last Monday. This is much higher than the usual 4.99 percent limit. Bradford got the…
Council approves budget, ensuring vital services continue despite economic shifts and funding community projects. Vale of White Horse Budget Approved Supporting Local Services The district will keep funding vital local help. This plan will work despite economy changes. Councillors voted on February 12 to keep investing. They also want residents to get great value. The…
Edinburgh council considers a 10% tax with SNP, Greens, Labour, Tories, and Lib Dems negotiating budget priorities. Edinburgh Faces Council Tax Hike Amidst Budget Negotiations Edinburgh Council will decide its budget soon. No party has enough votes alone, so they need to agree on a plan. The SNP wants to focus on education, roads, and…
East Lothian sees a funding boost, yet remains low in per-person allocation compared to other Scottish regions. East Lothian Faces Funding Disparity Despite Overall Increase Hey, listen to this about East Lothian. The council will get more money from the government, but it’s still less per person than most areas though. East Lothian and Midlothian…