Budget passed to protect frontline services but council tax hiked

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Are these proposals worth the tax rise?

The council says it has “carefully managed” its capital budget to deliver promised projects despite financial pressures.

A £500,000 “sustainability reserve fund” for helping the town be net-zero by 2030 was included, along with £50,000 for tree planting. “It is so important to have great parks, a thriving town centre and a high-quality local environment.”

 

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