5 h. ago Councillors clash over 8.9% council tax rise at key budget meeting

'None of us want to see cuts, none of us want to raise council tax, but we have to, we have no choice,' says cabinet member

Economics

5 h. ago South Ayrshire Council accused of 'sticking two fingers up to public' as Prestwick Steeple spend approved

The controversial project saw a war of words break out during the council's budget setting meeting.

Politics

6 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway council tax to rise by nine per cent following budget meeting

The SNP's budget was voted through at today's full council meeting after receiving the backing of Labour councillors.

Economics

6 h. ago Council budget plans to go before councillors as well as opposition's alternative proposal

Plaid Cymru have submitted an amendment which would include a lower council tax rise and more reserves being used to plug the budget gap

Politics

7 h. ago Stirling councillors agree 8.8 per cent council tax hike as budget discussions get underway

Stirling Council today approved a council tax rise of almost nine per cent as councillors agree the budget for the coming year.

Economics

7 h. ago Council tax bills will increase by 4.5% after council approves annual budget

It was approved after a lengthy and heated debate between members

Economics

9 h. ago How much council tax will go up in Rochdale for each household

The budget has been officially approved by the council

Politics

10 h. ago ‘Dangerous’ moment for Hillingdon as council faces brink of bankruptcy

Hillingdon Council ‘must deliver’ £34 million in savings outlined in its budget this year or face the possibility of declaring bankruptcy due to reserves reaching a critical position.

Politics

31 h. ago Council tax will go up in Salford after mayor warns of 'unprecedented' pressures

Bills are set to increase after councillors voted for the plans

Events

32 h. ago More than £1 million cuts to education proposed for Falkirk Council in budget

Councillors will have the final decision on whether the cuts will be accepted or not

Economics

33 h. ago Renfrewshire residents face 9.5 per cent hike in council tax – if SNP budget passes this week

The proposed rise will be discussed on Thursday as elected members meet to pore over spending plans for 2025/26.

Economics

37 h. ago SNP proposing 9.5 per cent council tax increase in Perth and Kinross

Councillors will meet on Wednesday, February 26 to set Perth and Kinross Council's 2025/26 budget

Politics

38 h. ago Fire authority has to 'cut its coat according to its cloth' as 5.75% budget increase approved

The four commissioners of South Wales Fire Authority approved a 5.75% increase to the budget contributions from the 10 council areas for next year

Events

54 h. ago Planners double down on refusal for huge Ayr housing and retail development

Planners had opposed the 350 home develpment near Dobbies but councillors took a different view last year.

Politics

3 d. ago West Dunbartonshire Council reveals budget cut proposals as it bids to plug £7.7m gap

A raft of proposals have been put forward, including removing footway gritting, reducing public toilets and cuts to organisations including Women's Aid.

Economics

3 d. ago Opposition parties slam North Lanarkshire Council Labour administration over budget

SNP group leader Tracy Carragher highlighted 'poor decision making', while Conservative group head Sandy Watson labelled 10 per cent council tax hike 'way over-the-top'.

Politics

5 d. ago Billionaire Issa brothers suffer setback over plans to build Britain's biggest Muslim cemetery

There have been more than 1000 objections to the Issa brother's plans, a local councillor has claimed, as concerns surround the impact of green belt land.

Politics

6 d. ago Cardiff council plans to hike council tax and increase the cost of parking permits

As part of its proposed budget for 2025-26 Cardiff council also plans to spend money in a number of areas like schools and social care

Economics

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire's Provost welcomes new schools commitment in council budget

The schools will feature within new hubs which will be built in Glenboig, Ravenscraig and Cumbernauld’s Abronhill.

Politics

6 d. ago Three new community hubs will be built after North Lanarkshire Council confirmed investment plans during budget

The new hubs, which will include state-of-the-art primary schools, will be built in Glenboig, Ravenscraig and Cumbernauld’s Abronhill.

Economics