Leicestershire Council Faces £23M Budget Gap, Eyes Tax Hike

Leicestershire County Council grapples with a £23 million budget deficit, potentially escalating to £106 million by 2030. Despite government allowance for a 5% council tax increase, the council plans a 3% rise. External consultants are reviewing costs, with £1 million potential savings identified, but critics question the reviews value. The councils cabinet will discuss the budget, launching public consultation, and voting in February. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.