Councillor Gary Bentley said that the county council will be focusing on getting the potholes fixed, as well as addressing any highway issues. Councillor Alan Thomas brought up the issue of the proposed new school on Froghall Road. Councillor Bentley said an email has been sent. Councillor Vicky Wheeldon spoke about how the council is controlling the budget, but some increase is required. The council welcomed three new councillors and received another resignation. They wil

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, presented her  Autumn Budget  to Parliament on 26 November 2025. There were no rises in income tax, national insurance or VAT, a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge on properties worth £2 million or more from April 2028 and Mayors to gain a new tourist levy power on overnight stays.  Minimum wage for 18 to 20-year-olds rises to £10.85, and National Living Wage increases to £12.71. 0.5% reduction in departmental budgets in 20