Leeds Council digs into cash reserves to balance budget following sweeping cuts

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk— Leeds City Council was required to make £58.6m in savings by the end of 2023/24 and announced job losses, building closures and new parking charges. In February, the authority reported a £36.3m overspend as it struggled with rising costs. But it now expects to have reached a break-even position on its general fund in month 11 of the financial year.£58.6m The council’s latest financial report said £14.7m would be used from the Merrion House Reserve. A spokesperson said: “The Merrion House...

talkSPORT—Jamie Vardy appears to make X-rated remark, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall cuts leg and Leicester make Leeds dig in title celebrations. Jamie Vardy couldn’t contain his excitement as Leicester kickstarted their Championship winning celebrations. The Foxes won the title with a 3-0 win away at Preston North End on Monday night

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Premier League clubs tipped to follow £300m Leeds United path following 'disappointing' Everton decision. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire expects clubs to follow Leeds United’s example in potentially suing Everton, who could face punishment for a third financial breach. Everton have already been deducted points on two separate occasions after being found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). One of those breaches came during the period in which they pipped Leeds to survive in the top-flight, with the West Yorkshire club among several...

WNYC—City Council Reacts to the Mayor's Executive Budget. Mayor Adams released his executive budget this week that restored many of the cuts he'd previously proposed. Justin Brannan, New York City Councilmember (District 43-Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach) and chair of the Council Finance Committee, talks about areas where the council and the mayor still differ.