Delightful District Services for less than a fiver

Residents can continue to enjoy Bromsgrove’s glorious green spaces, robust regeneration projects and sustainable services for just £4.95* a week – an increase of 14p - as the Council sets its budget for the year ahead.

At a meeting last night (Wed) Bromsgrove District Councillors approved the budget which will see an increase to its part of the Council Tax bill of 2.99%.

Bromsgrove District Council collects the taxes on behalf of Worcestershire County Council, the Police and Crime Commissioner, Fire and Rescue Service and parish councils.

Residents in a Band D property will receive a total annual bill of £2,302.72, an overall increase of 4.86%

Bromsgrove District Council’s Cabinet Member for Finance Steve Colella said: “This year we have been faced with a unique set of challenges including a significant reduction in government grant and the shortfall in national insurance funding.

“So, we have taken stock of this and raised our portion of the Council Tax within the range accepted by the Government to enable us to continue to provide excellent public services to our customers.”

“We are also taking steps and investing to future-proof our services, with devolution in mind, to create a lasting legacy across the whole District, regenerating key spots and investing in a Better Bromsgrove for everyone to enjoy.”

Council tax bills, along with a helpful leaflet explaining what services are provided will be sent out to residents over the next weeks.

District Council Leader Cllr Karen May said: “We only keep 11% of all the Council Tax we collect.”

“While we have had to be pragmatic and increase our Council Tax, I am delighted that we can continue to put our communities at the heart of everything we do and provide a wealth of services which we know are important to our residents.”

*Figures are based on an average band D property.