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Leeds City Council Budget
9th February 2025
6 mins read

Leeds City Council Leader Welcomes Additional Funding but Cautions That Significant Budget Challenges Still Lie Ahead

Councilor James Lewis, the leader of Leeds City Council, has expressed approval of the new funding allocated to the city, following the release of the final budget plans for 2025/26, which include an additional £67 million for the next year. Despite this boost, the council is still faced with substantial financial challenges due to…
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Leeds City Council and Democracy
22nd September 2024
3 mins read

Leeds City Council Deputy Leader Highlights Significant Financial Challenges in Updated Five-Year Strategy

Leeds City Council recently updated its five-year medium-term financial strategy, highlighting the daunting task of achieving balanced budgets amidst ongoing substantial cost-saving requirements. At the executive board meeting, the council outlined the need to find an additional £273.7 million in savings over the next five fiscal years. This need arises as councils nationwide grapple with…
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