Kirklees Council look for a 2% council tax rise

Feb 9 2010 Huddersfield Daily Examiner

A 2% rise in council tax will be put forward today by Kirklees Council’s ruling Cabinet.

The proposal would add between £18.30 and £54.92 to the annual bill for local households.

It would take the highest band to just above the £2,800 mark, with the lowest rising to £933.

Inflation is currently at 2.4%.

The plans will be discussed later today by the Cabinet and they will also have to decide whether or not to spend more money on helping vulnerable people.

Councillors are discussing a below-inflation rise of 2% to council tax, aimed at improving services for the elderly and the young.

An additional £3m will ensure that Kirklees meets the increasing challenge of child protection and looking after vulnerable adults.

Council Leader Mehboob Khan said: “Despite the current economic climate we are committed to improving vital services for those who need it most.

“We will be recommending an extra £3m to help the young and the old.

"We can invest properly in services which matter most to people – safeguarding children, looking after those with dementia and helping people continue to live in their own homes.