Budget
Row over £38m cut to Welsh funding under new Local Growth scheme
Wales will receive £547m over the next three years under the UK Government’s new Local Growth Fund — £38m less…
Free ride buses set to return to Swansea this year
Swansea's pioneering free buses initiative is to get a £400,000 boost in the coming year.
Council commits to major investment in city for 2024
Swansea Council say tens of millions of pounds is being invested in schools, city communities and landmark projects in the…
Pupils give ‘Insight’ into County Council budget
Teams from 10 secondary schools across Carmarthenshire have given their views on proposals in the Council’s budget as part of…
Council warns ‘extreme financial pressures’ impact on budget outlook
Significant increases in inflation, energy costs and fuel prices are placing unprecedented pressure on council budgets in Pembrokeshire the local…
Council says ‘very difficult decisions lie ahead’ as it looks to find savings of £22m
Carmarthenshire Council has said it faces 'very difficult decisions' and are proposing cutting services as the rising cost of inflation,…
Council warns it needs to find at least £6m savings in budget – but the figure could be over £20m
Carmarthenshire Council say the rising cost of inflation, food and energy prices along with increased global demands for goods and…
Council approves tax freeze draft budget and recovery plan for Neath Port Talbot
A meeting of Neath Port Talbot Council on Tuesday, (March 1) agreed a Council Tax freeze together with a number…
Proposed council tax increase reduced to 2.5% in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet has proposed reducing its previously announced Council Tax increase As part of a review of the…
One week left on Neath Port Talbot zero percent council tax increase budget consultation
No increase on Council Tax rates, investment in the recovery of our communities and local economy, and monies to help…