Historically, our politicians have been committed to keeping any increases in Council Tax to a minimum. Our tax levels are lower than those set by other county councils, both in the region and nationally. In 2011-12 we will have the joint 6th lowest Council Tax of all shire counties.
Comparison against our neighbouring shire counties:
|
County Council
|
Band D
Council Tax
2011-12
|
|
|
|
| Norfolk |
1,145.07 |
| Suffolk |
1,126.53 |
| Hertfordshire |
1,118.83 |
|
Shire County Average
|
1,098.77 |
|
|
|
| Essex |
1,086.75 |
| Lincolnshire |
1,065.69 |
|
Cambridgeshire
|
1,047.78 |