Menu
18/02/2014
Wolverhampton Increase Number Of Needed Job Cuts
Wolverhampton City Council has increased the number of jobs it needs to cut from 1,400 to around 2,000, saying that government cuts are "worse than previously thought".
The council say the jobs cuts are part of effort to save £123 million over the next five years.
Council tax is also to be raised by 2% by the Labour-run council.
The council had previously calculated that it would need to save £98 by 2019 but has now revised this figure up to around £123m.
It is understood that the majority of the job cuts are expected to be made within the next two years.
(MH)
The council say the jobs cuts are part of effort to save £123 million over the next five years.
Council tax is also to be raised by 2% by the Labour-run council.
The council had previously calculated that it would need to save £98 by 2019 but has now revised this figure up to around £123m.
It is understood that the majority of the job cuts are expected to be made within the next two years.
(MH)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 September 2014
Birmingham City Council To Cut Thousands More Jobs
Birmingham City Council has announced that it will cut a further 6,000 over the next four years. The council say that by the end of the job cuts the total workforce at the council will be reduced to 7,000 full-time staff.
Birmingham City Council To Cut Thousands More Jobs
Birmingham City Council has announced that it will cut a further 6,000 over the next four years. The council say that by the end of the job cuts the total workforce at the council will be reduced to 7,000 full-time staff.
10 February 2015
Birmingham Council Considers Job Cuts In Money Saving Drive
Birmingham City Council has voted to reduce the opening hours of the city's new £189 million library by almost half. Opening hours of the library, which opened in September 2013, are to be cut from 73 to 40 as part of a drive to save money.
Birmingham Council Considers Job Cuts In Money Saving Drive
Birmingham City Council has voted to reduce the opening hours of the city's new £189 million library by almost half. Opening hours of the library, which opened in September 2013, are to be cut from 73 to 40 as part of a drive to save money.
20 February 2014
Leicestershire Co Council Announce 700 Job Cuts
Leicestershire County Council has announced that a further 700 jobs are the be cut from their workforce as part of a plan to save some £110m. It follows 600 redundancies made by the county council in the past three years. A vote of 28 for and 22 against saw the council approve a series of cuts including: • Children and young people's service: £12.
Leicestershire Co Council Announce 700 Job Cuts
Leicestershire County Council has announced that a further 700 jobs are the be cut from their workforce as part of a plan to save some £110m. It follows 600 redundancies made by the county council in the past three years. A vote of 28 for and 22 against saw the council approve a series of cuts including: • Children and young people's service: £12.
14 January 2014
Council Announces 2,500 Job Cuts
Lancashire County Council (LCC) has announced around 2,500 full-time jobs are to be cut, in a move blamed on budget cuts. It is understood that LCC needs to save some £300m over the next four years, with the job cuts expected to be implemented by April 2016. The council has said that it hopes to avoid compulsory redundancies.
Council Announces 2,500 Job Cuts
Lancashire County Council (LCC) has announced around 2,500 full-time jobs are to be cut, in a move blamed on budget cuts. It is understood that LCC needs to save some £300m over the next four years, with the job cuts expected to be implemented by April 2016. The council has said that it hopes to avoid compulsory redundancies.
19 February 2014
Lid Dem Councillors Call For Resignations Over Job Cuts Increase
Opposition members of Wolverhampton City Council have called for the resignation of the council's chief executive Simon Warren and councillors Roger Lawrence and Andrew Johnson.
Lid Dem Councillors Call For Resignations Over Job Cuts Increase
Opposition members of Wolverhampton City Council have called for the resignation of the council's chief executive Simon Warren and councillors Roger Lawrence and Andrew Johnson.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
