Scotland boosts council funds by £144M to ease national insurance pressures following UK changes. Ministers aim to cover 60%, seeking more Westminster support. Extra £144m for Scottish Councils After National Insurance Hike Scotland will give councils £144 million more. This extra money should help them with national insurance. Finance secretary Shona Robinson said this. The…
The Scottish Government allocates £144m assisting councils with increased National Insurance costs due to UK budget changes affecting public services. SNP Government Pledges £144m to Help Councils Pay Labour NIC Hike Shona Robison spoke about Scotland’s budget. She said £144 million helps councils pay National Insurance. The UK budget raised employer National Insurance, going from…
Darlington’s council welcomes new funding but faces ongoing challenges and uncertainty about the future of services Extra Funding for Darlington Council Welcomed Amid Ongoing Uncertainty Darlington: Labour councillor James McGill pointed out that the town is still feeling the impact of significant cuts to council funding over the past decade. He mentioned that between 2010…
Torfaen Council is now expecting to end the financial year in surplus, thanks to unexpected funding from the Welsh Government Torfaen Council Could Finish Year in Surplus Thanks to New Funding Torfaen: It looks like Torfaen Borough Council might wrap up the financial year with a surplus. This is all thanks to some extra cash…
Harlow’s Conservative candidate, Hannah Ellis, is thrilled with support from the House of Lords regarding funding concerns for the local council Hannah Ellis Applauds House of Lords Support for Harlow Council Funding Harlow: Last week, Hannah Ellis, the Conservative candidate for Harlow, got some good news. The House of Lords discussed funding issues that could…
Wrexham’s new theme park highlights local road issues as Council Leader seeks more funding Council Leader Visits Wrexham’s Pothole Land, Cites Funding Issues Wrexham: The new theme park, Pothole Land, has become a talking point in the area. It’s a cheeky way for locals to highlight the terrible state of the roads. Residents are fed…
