Essex County Council has announced annual council tax increases
- Credit: Andra Maciuca
Essex County Council will propose a zero percent council tax increase, with a 1.5 percent increase this year from the Government’s Adult Social Care precept, half of that available.
The 2021/2022 increase could range from £13.20 for the whole year, for those in a Band A property, to £39.60 for Band H.
Cabinet will meet online to discuss the budget proposals on Tuesday, January 19.
Conservative Councillor David Finch, Essex County Council s leader, said: “Family, economy, and environment will provide our focus – from increasing the number of apprentices in the county and helping the recently unemployed start their own businesses, to creating an additional 1,500 school places and increasing support for older people.