Suffolk County Council hikes council tax rate by nearly 4%
The annual budget's been approved
Last updated 23rd Feb 2023
People in Suffolk are facing a council tax hike of nearly 4%.
It's as Suffolk County Council has voted to approve its annual budget for the year.
The local authority's dedicated nearly £690 million pounds to spend in the county between April 2023 and 2024.
Part of the funding will come from a 3.99% increase council tax for Suffolk householders, which comprises of:
- an increase in the element relating to county-wide services equivalent to a 1.99% rise in Council Tax
- an increase in the element ring-fenced to help fund Adult Social Care (the Social Care Precept) equivalent to a 2.00% rise in Council Tax
What's the budget being spent on?
- Adult & Community Services - £326.4 million (47%)
- Children & Young People - £150.9m (22%)
- Central Resources & Capital Financing - £55.3m (8%)
- Growth, Highways & Infrastructure - £51.5m (7%)
- Corporate Services - £38.2m (6%)
- Public Health & Communities - £39.9m (6%)
- Fire & Public Safety - £25.4m (4%)