THE average council tax bill for Sedgemoor residents will rise by £5 in the year from April - a 3.02 per cent increase. At a full council meeting on Monday (February 22) Sedgemoor District Council (SDC) set a balanced budget with no cuts to public services for the coming financial year. In the last year, SDC has dealt with the coronavirus pandemic with an estimated £4m financial impact in the current year on the council’s finances. The emphasis over the past year has been on supporting residents and businesses throughout the Coronavirus crisis while delivering frontline services and taking opportunities to kick-start economic recovery, said a district council spokesperson.
THE average council tax bill for Sedgemoor residents will rise by £5 in the year from April - a 3.02 per cent increase. At a full council meeting on Monday (February 22) Sedgemoor District Council (SDC) set a balanced budget with no cuts to public services for the coming financial year. In the last year, SDC has dealt with the coronavirus pandemic with an estimated £4m financial impact in the current year on the council’s finances. The emphasis over the past year has been on supporting residents and businesses throughout the Coronavirus crisis while delivering frontline services and taking opportunities to kick-start economic recovery, said a district council spokesperson.
LABOUR-controlled Bridgwater Town Council has set its budget for 2021-22 with a pledge to maintain support to community projects, boost reserves and fund continued growth. The authority plans to spend £1,077,316.12 and raise £878,814.22 in council tax the financial year starting on April 1. Band D householders will be charged £2.04 a month, while Band A homes will pay £1.36 a month. Council leader Cllr Brian Smedley said the modest rise is needed to maintain services and community facilities, offset Covid losses and build a reserve to protect against future problems while preparing for the unitary upheaval. He added: We are an aspiring council and need to raise more money.