Council tax likely to rise next year
COUNCIL tax is likely to rise for the first time in three years next year, the leader of Thurrock Council has said.
Local government Barbara Follett predicts a 16 year low for council tax increase next year Published 26 November 2009 English councils will get a four per cent funding increase for next year thanks to the government's continued commitment to high quality services even in a time of constrained public expenditure, confirmed Local Government Minister Barbara Follett today.