Jonathan Dulston

Darlington Council Tax Set to Rise by 4.99% in 2025 Amid Budget Concerns

Darlington Council Tax Set to Rise by 4.99% in 2025 Amid Budget Concerns

Darlington council tax will rise by 4.99% in 2025. The increase addresses budget issues. Savings of £4 million are needed. Darlington Council Tax Set to Rise by 4.99% in 2025 Amid Budget Concerns Darlington Council approved increasing some charges despite worries about residents’ struggles. The 2025/26 budget needs £4 million in savings, so car parking…

Darlington Council Scraps £50,000 Community Project Fund

Darlington Council Scraps £50,000 Community Project Fund

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.…