Near 3 per cent rise in Council tax likely in North East Lincolnshire
Cabinet make decision on draft budget
People across North East Lincolnshire look likely to be facing a near 3 per cent increase in council tax come April.
If given final approval there would be a general rise of almost 2 per cent plus an extra 1 per cent for adult social care.
Councillors said they wanted to avoid an increase in tax - but due to pandemic pressures it was unavoidable.
It's after the Council's cabinet agreed this years draft budget.
It would see over 131 million pounds spent across public services in the next financial year.
It'll now go out to a public consultation.
A final decision won't be made until a full Council meeting next month.
Councillor Stan Shreeve, Deputy Leader and portfolio holder for finance and resources, said: “When we started this process, we did a lot of work to try to avoid any increase to council tax.
We know that many in our area have had a difficult few years due to the pandemic, and we don’t want to add to that burden.
“This budget will ensure that the services that we all use will be properly funded, whilst support remains for those that are struggling and there is investment to encourage more people to move to the area and for businesses to thrive.
“Our biggest challenges without a doubt are the funding of adult social care and children’s services. These are our biggest priorities.
“People can still have their say on the budget. The public consultation is open until January 27 2022. We really do welcome feedback and input from residents – this has to be a budget that works for them and provides them with the services that they need.”
The draft budget will next go to formal scrutiny panel.
Residents can have their say on the proposals on the council website, or can get a paper copy of the consultation by calling 01472 324380 or emailing consultation@nelincs.gov.uk.