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.…
Ipswich Council rejects a proposal to allocate business rates for tax relief, impacting 240 local businesses. Ipswich Businesses Denied £306,000 Tax Relief Amid Budget Debate Ipswich Council met on Wednesday. They talked about their budget for the next four years. Ian Fisher wanted to change the plan. He wanted to use business rates money, giving…
Edinburgh councillors passed a new budget. It includes an 8% tax increase and some council service charge adjustments. Edinburgh Council Approves 2025 2026 Budget with Tax Increase Edinburgh councillors agreed on a new budget recently. Council tax will increase by 8%, and many council service charges are also going up. This budget includes money for…
Merton roads are failing, says an MP, with concerns over funding and slow repairs. MP Claims Merton Has Londons Worst Roads Road Quality a Top Concern A local study claims Merton roads are worsening. Liberal Democrats say poor roads doubled in a year. Last year, only 23% of roads were in bad shape. Paul Kohler,…
A Warrington library faces potential closure due to proposed council budget cuts for 2025-26, Lib Dems say. Warrington Library at Risk of Closure Say Liberal Democrats The Labour authority plans some big savings. Their budget proposal for 2025-26 totals £208.045 million. This budget includes £30.4 million in savings. The council propose several ways to save…
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…
Oldham Council narrowly voted to withdraw from the Places for Everyone housing plan, which includes 11,500 homes in the borough. Oldham Votes to Withdraw from Places for Everyone Housing Plan Oldham Council voted to leave a housing plan. The vote was very close. The plan involves building over 10,000 homes, and people debated building on…
Council scraps parking charges at Cantley Park after backlash over fees impacting sports and park visits. Wokingham Council Reverses Cantley Park Parking Charge Decision Wokingham Council considered implementing parking fees at Cantley Park and Avery Corner. This proposal was initially announced last November. The council stated the need for financial assistance with park maintenance. Their…
Readers react to police funding and arrests, housing schemes, and closure of Factory Row amid concerns for locals. Torbay Residents Sound Off on Council Tax, Housing, and More Hospital funding is facing delays. Torbay Liberal Democrats commented on Facebook about this, quoting Kemi Badenoch on unfulfilled promises. She admitted to making announcements without plans. The…
Conservatives propose tiered parking fees based on vehicle emissions in Stratford to deter pollution and fund initiatives. Stratford Parking Fees May Rise for Higher Polluting Vehicles Stratford’s Conservatives proposed an emissions charge. This charge would affect town center parking in the future. It is part of their response to council spending plans. These plans cover…