Bexley Council freezes council tax for 2013/14 (From News Shopper)
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Bexley Council freezes council tax for 2013/14
10:21am Tuesday 5th March 2013 in News By Sam Christie
BEXLEY Council has agreed to freeze council tax for the fourth consecutive year.
The council’s cabinet committee approved the proposal for 2013/14 during a meeting at Bexley Civic Offices last night. (March 4)
Council leader Teresa O’Neill hailed the decision as a "somewhat historic moment".
She said: "Where petrol and food costs are going up, we are pleased, as a result of financial strategic planning, we can freeze council tax for the fourth year running."
With the mayor’s part of the council tax showing a small fall, residents living in a Band D property will see a reduction in their annual bill of £3.72.
Labour councillor Munir Malik opposed the move, branding it a"luxury" and local services have been lost as a result.
A central government grant has been offered to councils choosing to freeze council tax.
