Newcastle City Council has announced proposals to slash services, cut jobs and increase council tax in an effort to save £23m in this year’s budget.
The council - which says it needs to save £67m over the next three years - has announced plans to increase council tax by 4% next year, with £23.1m of budget cuts in the same period.
Parking fines across the city may increase to help plug the council’s financial hole, with documents estimating this could generate over £1m of additional income. The council also proposes to save £3.3m by “safely” reducing the demand for children, education and skills services.
