Council faces tough choices to meet budget with rising social care and recycling costs despite increased funding and prior £14M in cuts. Northumberland Council Faces £16 Million Budget Cuts Amid Rising Costs Jan Willis is the finance head for the council. She said rising costs mean more cuts. These “efficiencies” are needed, she explained. Social…
The council may receive £8.5 million from the North East Combined Authority, building on a previous £21 million allocation for road maintenance. North East Council Anticipates Increased Funding to Repair Pothole Damages The council might get £8.5 million from the North East Combined Authority, adding to the £21 million they already received through the Local…
Northumberland County Council grapples with rising costs, proposing £15.8 million in savings amid budget disagreements and increased service demands. Northumberland Council Faces £15.8 Million Savings in Upcoming Budget Northumberland council must save almost £16 million. The council budget faces rising costs. Social care and recycling costs have increased. They need more cuts than expected. The…
