# Galway Budget Cuts Threaten Local Business Support | Galway News

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Podcast: [Galway News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/galway-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598688)
Published: 2026-09-04T19:56:50+00:00
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Galway City faces tough budget cuts, with former mayor Mike Cubbard firmly shutting down a 15% commercial rates hike as the 2027 budget looms. Council slashed $264K from economic development funding in 2026, risking key business support programs like the Chamber Awards. Management is now negotiating with local business leaders and reviewing options with county council, while funding for economic initiatives plummets from $120K to just $32K — threatening both current and future projects. Despite these constraints, the joint city-county economic strategy moves forward, with public consultation already completed and rollout expected later this year, aiming to drive regional growth through jobs, investment, and infrastructure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5038fabc87717f45

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