Flintshire Council to Debate 2025/26 Budget Amid Funding Challenges

Flintshire Council to Debate 2025/26 Budget Amid Funding Challenges

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…

York Outer Ring Road Upgrade Faces Cuts Due to Rising Construction Costs

York Outer Ring Road Upgrade Faces Cuts Due to Rising Construction Costs

York’s road project encounters funding issues. Inflation increased costs greatly. Revisions are coming; construction may be delayed. York Outer Ring Road Upgrade Faces Cuts Due to Rising Construction Costs York Council is rethinking a road project. Inflation increased construction costs a lot. Katie Lomas said they need to reassess. The project must allow future work,…

Scottish Borders Residents Face Ten Percent Council Tax Increase

Scottish Borders Residents Face Ten Percent Council Tax Increase

Council approves a 10% tax hike, citing funding gaps. Band D properties will pay £135 more annually. Scottish Borders Residents Face Ten Percent Council Tax Increase Hey, guess what I just read? Council tax is going up by 10%! They decided this at a council meeting. The council tax in the area is pretty low…