Jobs at risk as Havering faces huge budget deficit
Havering is facing a £16million budget overspend this year due to a “massive increase” of pressure on social care. Havering
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Budget deficit looms for Southend children’s services as number in care climbs
Southend children’s services is facing a £2.5million deficit following an increase in the numbers of vulnerable children in its care.
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Have your say on Basildon Council budget
Residents are being urged to share their views on how Basildon Council should best spend money on local services, how
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Chelmsford Council warns of cuts to fill £1.7m black hole
Chelmsford will need to find additional income or cuts in costs to fill a budget gap of £1.7m according to
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Budget soars on restoration of former cinema into theatre venue in Walthamstow
The budget for reopening an historic former cinema in Walthamstow as a modern theatre has risen by more than £11million
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Redbridge housing budget passed by council
Redbridge Council’s budget for housing after failing the Government’s “delivery test” passed unanimously, but not without heated argument. The new
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Waltham Forest budget agreed
Waltham Forest Council has formally agreed its £395 million budget for next year after it was praised even by the
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Where will the cuts come from?
Essex County Council’s (ECC) decision not to increase council tax will lead to pressures and cuts in the future. it
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County Council budget accusation rejected
Accusations that Essex County Council’s Conservative administration has dropped “sound finance” from its 2021/22 budget have been rejected, with the
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Havering Council plans increase in council tax
Havering Council is planning “the highest council tax increase for some years” in April as it struggles with an almost
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