Shrewsbury council tax frozen for residents
Members of the council approved the freeze as part of the larger 2013/14 budget at a meeting held last night.
The average Band D rate will therefore stay the same at £39.89, with the majority of Shrewsbury householders paying £26.59 and £31.03 for Bands A & B respectively.
Leader, Councillor Peter Nutting said: “We are pleased to confirm that the current rate of Council Tax will be frozen for 2013/14.
“The Town Council has made a strong financial start in its first four years which should benefit the town for many years to come. We have been financially responsible which puts us in a strong position for the future as we continue to take on more services from our partners at Shropshire Council.
He added: “The Town Council is conscious of how the current economic climate is affecting local residents and has made a concerted effort to keep costs to a minimum, whilst maintaining our high levels of service. Our Council Tax precept for 2013/14 provides value for money in comparison to neighbouring Shropshire Town Councils, many of which levy an average household rate upwards of £100 per year.”
The Council says it will also continue to support on-going austerity measures throughout the 2013/14 financial year and has already taken over a number of extra services at local level including the management of Monkmoor Recreation Ground and the Countryside Unit.
Shrewsbury Town Council came into being on 01 April 2009 as a result of Local Government reorganisation. The Town Council's area includes the whole of Shrewsbury town centre and adjoining residential areas. With a population of over 70,000 it is one of the largest town councils in England.
The town council is responsible for horticultural services, The Quarry, numerous small parks, sports pitches, recreation grounds, allotments, green spaces, the provision of the town's markets, community facilities, bus shelters, street lighting and public toilets.
