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Russell Pollard
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Photojournalist, Freelance
United Kingdom
Beats
Food, Fashion, Beauty , Art & Real Estate, Film , Travel
I don't usually do sports, finance or opinionated pieces.
Content
By Russell Pollard| Derby News@ The headline issue during Derby City Council’s annual budget setting process is the percentage increase in the Council Tax. A subject that caused much emotion this year. Of the £350m Council funding in 2025/26, the split is:£131m – Council Tax£49m – Retained Business rates The balance of £170m comes from central Government Grants. Derby City Council’s budget meeting agreed to reduce the proposed Council Tax rise for 2025/26 from 4.99% to 3.99%.
By Russell Pollard| Derby News@ Uncategorized Like most cities, Derby is in desperate need of school places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Due to the lack of local capacity, many children are being placed outside of the City resulting in additional expense to the Council. The best option for most children with SEND is to be educated within a mainstream school environment.
By Russell Pollard| Derby News@ The headline issue during Derby City Council’s annual budget setting process is the percentage increase in the Council Tax. A subject that caused much emotion this year. Of the £350m Council funding in 2025/26, the split is:£131m – Council Tax£49m – Retained Business rates The balance of £170m comes from central Government Grants. Derby City Council’s budget meeting agreed to reduce the proposed Council Tax rise for 2025/26 from 4.99% to 3.99%.
Company Info
Freelance
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