Citizens Advice may get £7,000 extra from the council lottery to keep running. They face a £150,000 shortfall. Lottery Cash Boost for Struggling North Devon Charity Planned North Devon Council might help a local charity more. Citizens Advice needs more money to keep running. They only answer 40% of calls now, and people wait up…
Council axes local funding program after a vote, sparking debate over budget and community needs. Darlington Council Scraps £50,000 Community Project Fund Darlington Council voted to stop a funding program. Labour and Lib Dem members voted to end it, while Conservative and Green councillors wanted to save it. Council leaders think it’s too expensive now.…
Community center review teams secure more time to find savings, potentially through fee increases. West Lothian Community Centre Plans Get Month Extension for Review Community center teams get more time. They can explore funding ideas. This includes possibly raising fees. The goal is to save £1 million. Julie Whitelaw gave an update. She said saving…
City Hall rejected the London art trail idea due to funding concerns. The plan aimed for art in all 32 boroughs. London Art Trail Project Scrapped Due to Funding Shortfalls Lord Bailey wanted art in all 32 London boroughs. He’s a Tory who ran against Sadiq Khan. Khan’s deputy rejected this art trail idea. They…
Four councils in north-west England will receive millions in government funding to improve local services and cover budget shortfalls. Government Boosts Funding for Ailing Councils Across England England’s councils are facing tough times right now, and some need extra money. Four councils in the north-west will get millions. Cheshire East receives £43 million as a…
Somerset Council faces £480k car park changes, covering resurfacing, staffing and machines with plans needing approval. Somerset Car Park Changes May Cost Council £480,000, Report Shows Hey, listen to this about Somerset Council. They have plans for car parks. Implementing them will cost a lot upfront, think around £250,000. This covers things like resurfacing and…
Efforts continue to secure funds for stabilising Overstrand cliffs after a recent landslide prompted safety measures. Overstrand Cliff Stabilisation Funding Search Continues After Landslide Harry Blathwayt talked about Overstrand’s cliffs. He said they are looking for money to fix them. He works for the North Norfolk District Council. They want to stabilize the cliffs there.…
Leith Chooses announced the winners of its funding program after community members voted online and in person last month. Leith Chooses Announces Funding Winners After Community Voting Leith Chooses announced funding winners after voting. People voted online and in person last month. The program interviewed applicants during the Community Voting Day. Videos show what they…
The Corsehill playpark is set to proceed after receiving additional funding. This will positively affect Kilwinning residents. Kilwinning Corsehill Playpark Project Secures Funding Boost The Corsehill group supports Kilwinning residents. They want to boost social events and education. Their goal is to improve community wellbeing. They manage the Love Hall, a community center. The group’s…
Ceredigion may raise taxes less due to a Welsh Government funding boost. A smaller council tax increase is possible. Welsh Government Funding Could Lower Ceredigion Council Tax Increase Ceredigion council might raise taxes less than expected. The Welsh government gave councils a funding boost, which could mean a smaller council tax increase for residents. The…