Leeds council must approve £100+ million in savings. This could mean tax hikes and job losses to balance the budget. Leeds Council Faces £100 Million Savings Approval for Future Leeds City Council needs to save money. They must cut £103.8 million by 2025/26. This may include job losses and higher council tax. The council is…
Locals in Ashford, Kent, are eager for the Eurostar to return after five years, citing significant economic impact. Kent Town Residents Yearn for Eurostar’s Return After Five Year Absence Ashford’s international train station closed in the 2020 lockdown. It remains unused, a snapshot of pre-pandemic life. Old magazines sit in the empty lounge. Eurostar trains…
Businesses fear home plans on Central Car Park in New Quay will hurt tourism and cause job losses due to parking loss. New Quay Car Park Housing Plan Faces Tourism Hit Job Loss Fears New Quay businesses worry about a housing plan. It involves building homes on a car park. They think losing parking would…
Historic Abbotsford House, built by Walter Scott, considers job cuts due to rising costs and lower visitor numbers. Abbotsford House Job Cuts Planned Amid Rising Costs and Fewer Visitors Walter Scott built Abbotsford House, which sits near Melrose. The house holds his books and personal items. He built it from 1817 to 1825 on the…
Senior councillors suggest a tax rise and service cuts to save £3M. Full council vote scheduled for February 24. Calderdale Budget: Councillors Finalize Tax and Service Recommendations The council made one change after hearing feedback. The full Council will vote on it February 24. They suggest a Council tax rise of nearly five per cent.…