Citizens voice concerns over a tax increase and council spending, particularly on North Lodge, in a local vote. Cromer Tax Vote Shows Public Concerns on Council’s Spending Plans Cromer folks spoke up in a recent vote. The town council wanted to raise council tax a lot, which made people quite upset. They questioned the council’s…
Council proposes £4 million to fix potholes and further support vulnerable children and homelessness services. Devon Council Considers £4 Million Road Repair Investment Devon may get more money for road repairs. Councillors approved budget ideas on February 14. The ruling Cabinet proposed extra funds for roads and want £4 million more in 2025/26. They might…
Cheshire fire authority approves a £5 council tax rise for Band D homes to address budget pressures and maintain services. Cheshire Fire Authority Approves £5 Council Tax Increase for Homes Cheshire’s fire authority needed a balanced budget. They set their budget for 2025/26 at £59.23 million, covering fire and rescue across Cheshire. Council tax for…
Hyndburn considers a tax rise of 2.99% to maintain services and free town parking in 2025/26, benefiting residents and shops. Hyndburn Council Tax Rise To Keep Free Town Parking For Shoppers Vanessa Alexander shared spending plans. She spoke at a cabinet meeting on Thursday. The plan covers the year 2025/26. She suggested £2.48 million more…
Edinburgh City Council is weighing up increasing fees for parking, permits, events, and other services. Edinburgh Council Considers Hikes in Charges for City Services Hey, guess what’s happening in Edinburgh? City council services will cost more soon. Councillors are looking at new budget plans. Most fees will increase by around 5%. This mostly matches current…
Worcestershire council tax will rise to support vulnerable residents. The increase aims to generate £21 million for social care and SEND. Worcestershire Residents Face Council Tax Increase for Vulnerable Support Worcestershire council tax will go up. The council voted for a 2.99 percent increase. Adult Social Care precept will also increase, rising by two percent.…
Newport Council pledges to revive streetlights and reopen toilets after budget revisions and public feedback on key services. Newport to Restore Street Lights and Toilets, Promises Council Leader Newport will restore street lights and toilets. Council leader Dimitri Batrouni made the promise. He aims for a practical budget in 2025/26 that focuses on everyday issues…
Council facing criticism at budget meeting. Tax rises plus service cuts are on the cards. Reserves to be used. Council Budget Meeting Faces Criticism Amid Tax Rise and Service Cuts The council will likely raise council tax by 4.99%. Officials say they need to use £5 million from reserves. This increase adds about £92.18 yearly…
Council tax will increase so the Fire Authority can invest in services and restore lost grant money in Shropshire. Shropshire Council Tax to Rise Following Fire Authority Vote The Shropshire & Wrekin Fire Authority met this week. They set a total budget of £30 million. Councillors will get a 2.5 percent allowance increase, adding hundreds…
Leaders from three Suffolk councils reach an agreement on Council Tax proposals before the final decision. Mid Suffolk Babergh Ipswich Leaders Agree Council Tax Plans Hey, guess what happened with council taxes! Three local councils made some deals. Leaders from Mid Suffolk, Babergh, and Ipswich met up. They talked about their plans for Council Tax.…