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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Sunak denies crisis' in local government funding despite bankruptcy warnings

Local councils face financial crisis without adequate support
Central government grants to local councils have doubled since 2019, but not enough to offset previous spending cuts [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Bexley council tax rise means average household bills will be more than 2.1k a year

Bexley Council raises council tax to address overspend
Council investing in local services and affordable housing [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Bankrupt Birmingham council to raise council tax by 21% and shed 600 jobs

Birmingham City Council raising council tax by 21% and cutting jobs to save 300m
The council facing financial crisis due to equal pay claims, leading to drastic budget cuts and service reductions. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Cornwall holidaymakers should be made to pay daily tourism tax, council told

Cornwall Council is considering implementing a daily tourist tax to manage overcrowding during peak tourist season.
Hoteliers in Cornwall support the idea of a tourist tax as a way to generate revenue for local facilities and services. [ more ]
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