Public consultation launches on Leeds City Council’s initial budget plans for 2020/21
Public consultation is now starting to gather views on Leeds City Council’s initial budget proposals for the next financial year. During the three-week consultation period, the council is encouraging anyone who works or lives in the city to have their say
Funding challenges continue as Leeds City Council releases initial budget plans for 2020/21
Council tax is proposed to rise by 3.99 per cent in Leeds next year in order to meet rising costs and demand on services as part of initial budget plans released by Leeds City Council. In a report to be considered
Leeds City Council comment on Spring budget statement
Spring Statement 2018: what you need to know. The Spring Statement gives people and businesses certainty and stability to plan for the future. Major tax or spending changes will now be made once a year at the Budget in the Autumn. The Spring
Revised budget proposals at Leeds City Council’s executive board
Finalised budget proposals will go to Leeds City Council’s executive board next week as the council continues to balance reductions in funding with ever-increasing demands on services. Since initial plans were published in December, the council has been told its funding
Budget consultation December 2017
Consultation is open for people to express their views on Leeds City Council's annual budget plans, which were published last week. The proposals are aimed at helping the council again maximise efficiencies while coping with reductions to funding in the face of rising
Council continues efficiencies to tackle budget gap
Ever-increasing demand for adult social care services has led Leeds City Council to again propose adding an extra 3% to council tax to help with the hugely burgeoning cost of care. The council is proposing a tightly-managed budget for 2018/19 aimed
Take action now so debt worries don’t ruin your Christmas
Leeds residents are being encouraged to plan ahead for Christmas, to prevent overspending and debt worries from ruining their festive season. Leeds City Council is joining forces with a host of organisations to offer advice and guidance to Leeds residents on
First financial health hub launches in Leeds
Leeds residents will soon be able to start improving their financial health during a visit to town, thanks to a new partnership between Noddle and Leeds City Council. Noddle – the free for life credit report and score service – will
Flagship ‘Your Loan Shop’ brings affordable lending to the heart of Leeds
People in Leeds can now access ethical financial services right in the heart of the city centre, with the opening of Leeds Credit Union’s flagship ‘Your Loan Shop’ in the Merrion Centre next week. As well as opening its first ‘Your Loan