Almost £1 Million of Debt Written Off by Gloucester City Council Over Two Years Thursday, March 19, 2026 gloucester council debt writeoff finance bailout tax businessrates recovery budget Gloucester City Council has written off nearly £1 million in debt over the past two years, shedding light on significant financial challenges facing the authority. The council, currently supported by a £15.5 million bailout … Read More
Gloucester Council Approves Tax Increase Amid Financial Struggles Saturday, February 28, 2026 gloucester council tax hike budget recovery funding services governance finance Gloucester residents will see a rise in council tax payments starting this April, as councillors have approved a 2.99% increase despite ongoing financial challenges. The decision comes after the Government pledged a £15.5 … Read More
Brimscombe Port Set for Temporary Use as Stroud Council Approves Budget and Tax Increase Wednesday, February 25, 2026 brimscombe stroud council budget tax development funding redevelopment climate localplan Stroud District Council has approved a budget for the upcoming financial year that includes a £10,000 allocation to explore temporary uses for the historic Brimscombe Port site. This inland port, dating back to the 1780s, is … Read More
Martin Lewis Urges Couples to Claim Up to £1,260 Marriage Tax Allowance Before Upcoming Deadline Saturday, January 31, 2026 tax allowance marriage couples hmrc savings deadline personalallowance claim martinlewis Financial expert Martin Lewis has issued a timely reminder to married couples and civil partners about the opportunity to claim the marriage tax allowance, potentially saving them up to £1,260. This tax relief benefits … Read More
Cheltenham Council Vows No Service Cuts Despite £1.1m Budget Shortfall, Criticizes Government Funding Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cheltenham council budget tax funding austerity services government inflation consultation Cheltenham Borough Council has assured residents that no local services will be cut despite facing a £1.17 million budget gap for the coming year. During a meeting held on December 23, council finance chief Peter Jeffries … Read More
Cheltenham Household Tax Bills Could Increase if New Town Council Is Established Thursday, December 18, 2025 cheltenham tax localgovernment unitary council parish towncouncil precept consultation reorganisation Taxpayers in Cheltenham may face higher bills following local government reorganisation if a new town council is established. The UK Government plans to replace the existing county and district authorities in Gloucestershire … Read More