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Labour refuse to respond to Cummings's budget challenge insidecroydon.com/2026/02/19/l... #Croydon #CroydonInCrisis #CouncilBudget #LocalElections2026
February 19, 2026 at 7:34 PM
waverleylibdems.bsky.social
a 0% grant from the current Labour government and nationwide increases in inflation and costs, rounding off six straight years of sound financial management by the Lib Dems since taking office in mid-2019.

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February 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
waverleylibdems.bsky.social
We are proud to announce a balanced final budget for Waverley Borough Council, in spite of inflation and rising costs, rounding off seven years of sound financial management by the Lib Dems since taking office.

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We have delivered our final budget for Waverley Borough Council 1️⃣ 2.99% increase in council tax on the Waverley part of your bill. The Waverley share of your council tax bill is around 10% (with 75% of the bill being Surrey County Council, 13% the Police and Crime Commissioner and the remainder set by towns and parishes in Waverley). 2️⃣ NO CUTS TO SERVICES for the 6th year in a row, a 2-year balanced budget and NO BAD DEBT (making Waverley practically unique in Surrey). 3️⃣ £150,000 of ADDITIONAL funding for local community services and voluntary organisations with the potential for more to following. 4️⃣ FREE Blue badge parking from April 1st 2026. 5️⃣ 10p raise on the first hour in our 14 busiest car parks with a reduction by as much as £1.10 in the all-day rate of many of the car parks local workers and commuters use. Less than a 1% rise overall. 6️⃣ Continued social housing building programme and upgrades to kitchens, bathrooms, windows and doors in our existing properties.
February 25, 2026 at 10:59 PM
bedfordindependent.co.uk
X marks the not, Tinsel trouble, Shop local... elsewhere and Facepalm parking. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

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Bedford Ian writes... - Bedford Independent
Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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February 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
leaderlive.bsky.social
Wrexham finances in good shape but big budget pressures loom.

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Strong financial start for Wrexham - but council faces big pressures to come
Wrexham Council's first quarter revenue report shows a modest £2.5m annual deficit prediction - but school budgets and social care are likely…
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July 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM
bedfordindependent.co.uk
After the first budget failed, and a revised budget returned to an extraordinary meeting on 18 February, the savings had been removed...

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£100,000 councillor allowance saving dropped from Bedford council budget - Bedford Independent
A proposed £100,000 saving linked to councillors’ allowances was removed from Bedford Borough Council’s final 2026/27 budget after...
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May 8, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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The support is conditional and comes with expectations that the council strengthen oversight, improve financial management and restore public confidence...

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Breaking news: Government confirms £80m emergency support for Bedford Borough Council - Bedford Independent
Bedford Borough Council has been granted £80 million in Exceptional Financial Support across two years, with £22m for 2025/26...
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February 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM
bedfordindependent.co.uk
The questions were sent by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) on 12 January, ahead of the plan’s presentation to Full Council, and, over a month later, they remain unanswered...

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Bedford Borough Council has yet to respond to questions about cost and impact of Improvement Plan  - Bedford Independent
Bedford Borough Council has yet to respond to questions about the cost, staffing impact and use of external consultants in its...
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February 20, 2026 at 5:59 PM
bedfordindependent.co.uk
"We started with a £9.4 million deficit overspend, and now, we’re at £14.3 million. Given all the work we’ve done, we’re not in a good financial position..."

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Bedford Borough Council's overspend rises by £14 million as financial crisis deepens - Bedford Independent
Bedford Borough Council’s forecast overspend has risen to £14.3 million, as internal auditors warned that the forecast overspend exceeds...
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February 13, 2026 at 11:37 AM
bedfordindependent.co.uk
Best Value inspections are typically used only when there are serious and persistent concerns, often where warning signs have emerged, and it’s about to be carried out on Bedford Borough Council...

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What is a “best value” inspection – and why does it matter to Bedford - Bedford Independent
A Best Value inspection is one of the most serious forms of government intervention in local government, and it's about to be...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
bedfordindependent.co.uk
Bedford Borough Council hasn't issued a Section 114 notice, but what could happen if their financial situation worsens and they can't balance their budget?

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What happens if a council “goes bust”? Section 114 explained as Bedford faces financial pressure - Bedford Independent
Councils can’t technically go bankrupt, but they can issue a Section 114 notice. This guide explains what it is and what happens next...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:47 PM
bedfordindependent.co.uk
The mayor said he and his cabinet had been “horrified” by what they discovered on taking office...

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Bedford Borough mayor calls for CEO's resignation over “systemic mismanagement” at council - Bedford Independent
Bedford mayor Tom Wootton has blamed “systemic mismanagement” within the council after ministers ordered a Best Value inspection...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
bedfordindependent.co.uk
Council officers have called for a ‘resilience review’ to be carried out by external experts due to lower council reserves...

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Councillors begin budget bust up ahead of council tax meeting - Bedford Independent
With a full council meeting taking place next week Bedford Borough Councillors have been getting their pitches in early for what looks...
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January 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Strong financial start for Wrexham - but council faces big pressures to come.

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Strong financial start for Wrexham - but council faces big pressures to come
Wrexham Council's first quarter revenue report shows a modest £2.5m annual deficit prediction - but school budgets and social care are likely…
www.leaderlive.co.uk
July 2, 2026 at 2:56 PM
cuyahogacouncil.bsky.social
Good morning! Below are the meeting for this week. We continue on with Budget Hearings--find the full schedule here: cuyahogacounty.gov/councilbudget

Join us in-person at 2079 E 9th St., 4th Floor, or online at www.youtube.com/CuyahogaCounty.

Stay tuned for live stream links and agendas.
October 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
cuyahogacouncil.bsky.social
We might have a short week, but that doesn't mean we're not staying busy! This week starts our biennial budget review. Find the entire schedule here: cuyahogacounty.gov/councilbudget

Join us in-person at 2079 E 9th St., 4th Floor or online at www.youtube.com/CuyahogaCounty.

Have a great week!
October 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM