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107.8 Radio Jackie - Bulletins aired each hour
Tuesday, 7 February 2023
Croydon Council is going to increase taxes by 15%, after being given special permission to do so by the government
Usually, councils must hold a referendum if they want to hike taxes by 5% or more. However, Croydon declared near-bankruptcy for the third time in November and is asking for more government bailouts. The authority says it needs to do this to avoid cutting services, and will be making a support scheme for the poorest residents. This means a band D property will have to pay £2,230 in the next financial year, when including a £40 increase from City Hall.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:23 am
 
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