Councils facing huge budget deficit
Essex County Council faces a huge budget deficit as a result of coronavirus unless the government provides more support. An
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Budget promises cash commitment for road projects
The government has announced commitments to provide funding for the Army and Navy junction in Chelmsford in Boris Johnson’s first
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Winners and losers from the Budget
Budget overview by Nimesh Shah, a partner at accounting and tax advisory firm Blick Rothenber Today marked the first Budget
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Chancellor unveils pro-small business Budget, cutting business rates and jobs tax
Unveiling the 2020 Spring Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has today pledged to support small firms by: Increasing the
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Basildon Council agrees council tax freeze and investment programme
No rise in council tax, money to continue lighting the borough’s streets through the night and investment in new facilities
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Havering Council proposes budget for the future
Havering Council has published its budget proposals for 2020/2021, which will be considered by cabinet today and debated on February
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New Southend budget proposals set to be approved next week
Unnecessary double yellow lines on roads off Southend High Street are to be removed and replaced with disabled parking bays,
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Council accused of dragging its heels on climate change
Essex County Council (ECC) has been accused of “meandering” on climate change after proposals to ring-fence more money to combat
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Redbridge Council outlines investment plans for budget
Redbridge Council plans to invest millions in housing, roads and more in its proposed budget for next year. This will
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Basildon Council to discuss budget proposals
No rise in council tax, money to continue lighting the borough’s streets through the night and investment in new facilities
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