East Lothian councillors may agree to a 10% tax increase despite more funds. Further rises could follow for four years. East Lothian Council Considers 10 Percent Council Tax Increase East Lothian Council might raise council tax by 10%. This vote happens next week, even with more money from Scotland. Further 5% rises could follow for…
Leaders approved a 2.98% increase to keep services running, despite opposition and a £23 million budget gap. Ipswich Council Leaders Approve 2.98% Council Tax Increase Plan The council met Tuesday about future finances. They discussed council tax for 2025/26 and beyond. The council needs to close a £23 million budget gap. They found this gap…
Hertfordshire Constabulary could receive £18.8m extra, protecting neighbourhood officers and increasing officer numbers. Hertfordshire Policing to See Funding Boost for Front Line Officers Hertfordshire Constabulary might get £18.8m more. The plan focuses on front-line police, and neighbourhood officers will be protected too. The policing budget is now £313m for 2025-26. Council tax for policing is…
Council proposes a 10% council tax rise. It aims to protect local services and invest in future community projects. Scottish Borders Council Considers Ten Percent Council Tax Rise The local council shared its financial plans for 2025/26. These plans include a council tax increase of ten percent. The tax money supports local services and projects.…
West Mercia Police restructures, reducing policing areas to two. Civilian jobs may be cut; new roles created. West Mercia Police Area Changes: Shifts to Two New Command Structures The police area is now five parts, encompassing Herefordshire and nearby areas. Things are changing to two areas: Herefordshire/Worcestershire, and Shropshire/Telford and Wrekin. Some civilian jobs might…
Blackburn and Burnley Councils are owed over £28M+ in unpaid council tax, impacting local finances. Collection efforts ongoing. Council Tax: Blackburn and Burnley Owed Over £28 Million Two towns have about 20,000 households behind on council tax. Sell House Fast got data from both councils using a Freedom of Information request. Vicky McGurk, in charge…
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…
Scottish Borders Council considers a substantial council tax hike to sustain community services and local investments. Borders Council Tax Faces Significant Rise Possible 10 Percent Increase The Scottish Borders Council shared its budget ideas. Council Leader Euan Jardine talked about money sources. He said income options are quite limited right now. Council tax and fees…
Hyndburn Council debates raising council tax by 2.99%. Lancashire County and Police also eye increases, affecting residents bills. Hyndburn Council Considers Maximum Council Tax Increase for Residents Hyndburn Council might raise council tax, and they will discuss it at a Wednesday cabinet meeting. A typical home’s bill could rise £8.03 a year for 2025/26, for…
Most Berkshire councils are falling behind on their tax collection targets. The cost of living crisis is believed to be a key factor. Berkshire Council Tax Collection Faces Challenges Across Multiple Areas Hey, listen to this. In Berkshire, council tax collection is lagging, with five out of six areas behind target. Some areas aren’t even…