Northumberland Council Faces £16 Million Budget Cuts Amid Rising Costs

Northumberland Council Faces £16 Million Budget Cuts Amid Rising Costs

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…

Northumberland Council Faces £15.8 Million Savings in Upcoming Budget

Northumberland Council Faces £15.8 Million Savings in Upcoming Budget

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…