Broxbourne Council agrees standstill council tax for 2010-11
Broxbourne Council, in Hertfordshire,
currently has the lowest council tax of all shire districts,
including parishes, in England and last night at a full council
meeting decided to freeze council tax at that level for
2010/11.
This means that the average Band D household
will continue to pay £113.24 a year despite the economic conditions
and an increase of only 1.1 per cent in funding received by the
Council from central Government. The total bill including the
County Council and police elements will increase by £5.00 a year
(0.4 per cent).
Councillor David Lewis, Chairman of the
Finance & Personnel Committee said in his speech to the
Council:
‘Residents can expect continued value for
money and continuing good quality services in Broxbourne over the
coming year. Setting a balanced budget for next year with no
increase in council tax, few increases in fees and charges, and
without compromising the quality of our services or raiding our
balances is an achievement of which we can all be proud.’
Broxbourne’s own budget is only a small
fraction of the total bill paid by residents. The Authority will
retain only 8.2 per cent of the council tax paid by residents with
81.1 per cent going to the County Council and even the police
taking a 10.7 per cent share.
Council Tax (Band D)
|
|
Band D Tax
2010/11
£
|
Increase over
2009/10
£
|
Increase over
2009/10
%
|
|
Broxbourne
|
113.24
|
0
|
0
|
|
Herts. Police
|
147.82
|
5.00
|
3.5
|
|
County Council
|
1,118.83
|
0
|
0
|
|
TOTAL
|
1,379.89
|
5.00
|
0.4
|
Broxbourne is one of two councils in
Hertfordshire which allows residents who pay by Direct Debit to
spread their council tax payments over 12 months rather than 10,
reducing the instalment due each month. Residents may set up
a Direct Debit by phoning the helpline
on 01992 785577.
A variety of other payment methods are
available including paying in person at the one stop shops, or any
paypoint outlet using their payment cards. Payments can also
be made via the council’s website, by using the automated telephone
line on 0845 601 7620 or by post.
Chairman's
council tax speech
Council
tax presentation
Page last updated:
10/18/2010