Cheshire East Council is planning a range of budget-saving measures to stave off effective bankruptcy.
A cost-cutting plan approved by a council to stave off effective bankruptcy has been described as a "new and difficult challenge" by its leader.The measures include “remodelling” its library service, changes to waste collection and reducing the use of “high-cost” agency staff.The changes to library services could see them being run by charities or trusts, while the council could also look at introducing three-weekly bin collections and reviewing fees and charges.
The authority has faced a raft of financial pressures in recent years and has already introduced a range of cuts, including a planned reduction of library opening hours, the temporary closure of three tips and new parking charges.Mr Mannion, who took over the role, said the approval of the plans was an “important milestone” and a “once in a generation opportunity” to change the council's fortunes.
“As leader of the council, I recognise that transformation on this scale represents a new and difficult challenge for us.”More than a third of NI's councils say they have not changed car parking prices in nearly a decade.Council's cost-cutting plan to stave off bankruptcy'We could be skint in 12 months' - councillor
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cheshire East Council's cost-cutting plan to stave off bankruptcyCheshire East Council has drawn up a plan to make up to £91m of savings over the next four years.
Read more »
Cheshire East Council ready to 'wargame' potential cyber attacksCheshire East Council is to stage exercises to plan for major cyber attacks in future.
Read more »
Cheshire East: Town councils set to top up library opening hoursTown and parish councils commit to fund some extra hours at some smaller libraries.
Read more »
Manchester's outgoing council chief on 'incredibly difficult' crisis facing cityManchester council chief executive Joanne Roney set to leave the town hall after seven years
Read more »
Dorset Council report says climate change targets getting 'more difficult'A Dorset Council report says climate change poses a risk to how the authority's services are run.
Read more »
North East council leaders appeal for calm after riotsNorth East Mayor Kim McGuiness says it is 'business as usual' days after riots.
Read more »