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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council to review council tax and bin collections to close £200m gap
Barnet Council plans to increase council tax and reduce bin collection frequency to address a £200 million structural deficit. A report by Cipfa recommends reviewing the historically low Band D rate of £2,060, while the council aims to close the gap by March 2029 through savings and efficiencies.
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Council & Politics · BrentBrent Council overspends £18.3m as homelessness and care costs rise
Brent Council reported an £18.3 million overspend for 2025/26, driven by £7 million in adult social care and £11.7 million in housing services. Nearly 8,800 households applied as homeless, a 40% increase, while 1,400 lived in nightly-paid accommodation. The council called for government intervention.
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