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.…
Warwickshire County Council reverses library cuts after backlash, maintaining services and boosting public health funding. Warwickshire Council Shelves Controversial Library Changes Plans Warwickshire County Council changed its mind about some spending cuts. The council earlier approved these cuts just thirteen days before, causing mixed reactions from other political parties following the decision reversal. The council…
Worcester reels as Levelling Up Fund suffers cuts. Key projects risk halt despite some funds allocated. Anger simmers. Worcester Levelling Up Fund Faces Fury Over £2.5 Million Cut Worcester was supposed to get £5 million from the government’s Levelling Up Fund. However, the government decided to stop the funding. Some projects will still get money,…
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…