Post Tagged with: "budget"

How to plan a dazzling firework display for your event

How to plan a dazzling firework display for your event

Planning a firework display for your event can transform it into a truly unforgettable experience.

Whether you’re organizing a wedding, birthday party, corporate event, or public celebration, fireworks uniquely captivate and thrill an audience.

September 11, 2024
How to budget for the Winter holidays

How to budget for the Winter holidays

With the summer holiday season how over, everyone has started planning for their winter breaks.

If you are among those people who are looking for ways to build a budget, then you have come to the right place.

September 8, 2024
Finding the perfect rental home: A comprehensive guide

Finding the perfect rental home: A comprehensive guide

Renting a home, whether it’s your first home or you’ve been renting for several years, can be a daunting task.

However, with the right approach, you can find a place that suits your needs and lifestyle perfectly.

August 30, 2024
Plan to “transform” Cheshire East Council submitted to Govt

Plan to “transform” Cheshire East Council submitted to Govt

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Radical plans for a “once in a generation” overhaul of cash-strapped Cheshire East Council have been submitted to the government.

The plan aims to help plug a £100 million black hole in the authority’s budget as chiefs admit the authority can “no longer do everything” and that some services will disappear altogether.

August 30, 2024
Challenges and solutions in software development

Challenges and solutions in software development

Software development is a complex, dynamic field full of various challenges that a developer has to be prepared to face.

These challenges can, at times be overwhelming in nature, from time management to code quality, but using the right strategies and tools will enable one to get through these challenges ultimately leading to the successful completion of projects.

July 7, 2024
Special Needs budget reduced by £10million, says CEC

Special Needs budget reduced by £10million, says CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has reduced its special needs budget deficit by £10.1 million.

This means it was about £80m overspent in this area at the end of 2023/24 year instead of the predicted £90m.

June 10, 2024
St Luke’s Hospice urge people to sign up for Midnight Walk

St Luke’s Hospice urge people to sign up for Midnight Walk

Nurses at St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire are urging the community to “walk with us” at their annual Midnight Walk fundraising event as the charity faces worrying times.

Hospices across the UK are facing a funding crisis due to rising staff costs and steep increases in utility bills.

June 4, 2024
FEATURE: Ways to better manage your money in 2024

FEATURE: Ways to better manage your money in 2024

Money management is an important skill that we must always strive to keep honing, but the good news is managing our finances doesn’t need to be a daunting task.

Mostly, what we need to do is understand where our money comes from and track where it goes so we can create a plan we can stick to.

May 28, 2024
Cheshire East Council refused access to Govt support for special needs

Cheshire East Council refused access to Govt support for special needs

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has been refused access to a government support scheme to help its ballooning special needs budget deficit.

The deficit looks set to be an eye-watering £285 million by 2031, despite mitigation measures.

April 30, 2024
The ultimate car buying guide: Tips and tricks for finding your dream vehicle

The ultimate car buying guide: Tips and tricks for finding your dream vehicle

Buying a car is a significant investment and an exciting milestone, but navigating the car-buying process can be overwhelming.

With numerous options, financing considerations, and negotiation tactics to consider, it’s essential to approach the process informed and prepared.

March 30, 2024
LETTER: Chancellor’s Budget was a “confused exercise”

LETTER: Chancellor’s Budget was a “confused exercise”

Dear Editor,
What a confused exercise the Chancellor’s Budget turned out to be, pointing in all directions.

He claimed to have cut taxes, but because of the stealth tax increases he and Rishi Sunak introduced earlier, the record level of tax will increase not decrease.

March 12, 2024
How to choose the right family car for your budget

How to choose the right family car for your budget

Choosing the right family car involves careful thought. Your lifestyle needs, budget constraints and long-term financial goals play important roles in your decision.

If you have young children, it’s also worth thinking about how their needs might change as they grow up.

March 11, 2024
CEC approves 4.99% rise in Council Tax and mothballing tips

CEC approves 4.99% rise in Council Tax and mothballing tips

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have approved a budget for the next financial year which includes mothballing three tips and increasing council tax by 4.99%.

The council voted by 43 to 32 in favour of the budget which brings in a raft of savings measures including emergency tip closures at Bollington, Middlewich and Poynton from April.

February 28, 2024