When I was re-elected in 2006 I promised you that I would hold increases in the council tax to 2.5% each year. I have again been able to keep
that pledge this year and last week the Council accepted my budget proposal. Once the GLA precept is taken into account bills will go up by only 2.37%.
In the face of one of the most difficult budgets of recent years we have been able to able to maintain the Council’s high quality 4 star services as
well as spend £7m more on in caring for the most vulnerable people in our community, the elderly and those with disabilities. .
We all now recognise that climaste change is the greatest threat our planet faces and everyone has to play their part in changing things for the
better. I have established a Climate Change fund of £200,000 this year. Check back for more detail about how this will work and how you can get involved too.
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