Tensions high ahead of Council's budget meeting
Cork City Council is on a knife edge ahead of Wednesday's budget meeting.
That's according to a city councillor who says the only options on the table to make up the city’s budget deficit are to hike commercial rates or hike parking costs.
It's been reported that unless a €1.6 million deficit in the city’s finances is plugged a number of city council backed events such as Christmas festivities and St Patrick's Day events will have to be cancelled.
Speaking to RedFM News Sinn Féin Cllr Thomas Gould says the proposals that are being put on table will affect Cork businesses who are only now starting to recover from the economic downturn:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries