Havering Council budget approved
Havering councillors have approved a budget for next year despite uncertainty over the local authority’s future financial stability. During a
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Redbridge approves “no cuts” budget
Redbridge councillors have approved a budget with “no cuts” for next year, despite planning to make £19.5million of “savings” over
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Councillor apologises after swearing at Barking and Dagenham budget meeting
The deputy leader of Barking and Dagenham Council has apologised after swearing repeatedly in a council meeting. Councillor Dominic Twomey
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Castle Point will shortly be ‘living beyond its means and must adjust’
Residents in Castle Point have been warned the council will shortly be “living beyond its means and must adjust” in
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Southend social care budget increased due to shortage of care workers
A shortage of care workers in Southend, plus a rising number of people who need home care, has forced council
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Cash injection prepares Southend for city status
An ambitious £46million cash injection is set to prepare Southend for its bold new era as a city by the
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Waltham Forest Council facing huge budget overspend
Waltham Forest Council must find more ways to cut corners as it faces a predicted budget gap of £13million this
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Budget overspend could put Redbridge services at risk
Redbridge Council services may be under threat as it faces a £15million overspend this year. Government COVID grants of about
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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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