A report this week by the Local Government Association (LGA) highlights that tough decisions need to be made by councils in light of Government grants, with the threat of cuts to services and big council tax increases.
Wychavon have a track record, like few councils, of keeping council tax low and are looking to keep their council tax increase to 2.5% or less for a record the 9th year running. This small increase also comes with a promise not to cut services.
However, Wychavon are very worried about other authorities in Worcestershire and the likely impact that their financial struggles may have on partnership working and services.
Paul Middlebrough, Leader of the Council said “With the credit crunch and likely impact this will have on the economy, everything is going to be tighter for our residents and we want to do our bit to ease the financial burden on them.”
“We’re very careful with our finances and want residents to know that we intend to continue to live up to good services, good value. We will always look to be more efficient, but this doesn’t mean a reduction to services or a big council tax increase.”
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