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No rise in Council Tax at Castle Point

There will be no Council Tax increase in Castle Point this year, for the second year running.

Castle Point Borough Council has produced a balanced budget for the coming financial year (2015/16) and continues to provide essential services to residents and at the same time invest in the community.

Taking into account the requirements of Essex County Council, Essex Fire and Police authorities and Canvey Island Town Council, the Council Tax for a Band D property will be £1,555.02 for residents of Canvey Island and £1,534.41 for other Castle Point residents. Castle Point Council receives just over £230 - or 15% of this sum – with the remainder going to the other authorities.

Local residents have told us that the Council services they value most are:

 

  1. Refuse collection
  2. Keeping public land clear of litter and refuse
  3. Environmental Health Services
  4. Parks and Open Spaces

Council Leader Cllr Colin Riley said: “The Council, like local residents, faces tough challenges as we balance our budget in these difficult times, yet through prudent financial management we have been able to maintain the services that residents’ value.”


 Presenting the budget at Wednesday night’s special Council Meeting, Councillor Jeffrey Stanley, Cabinet Member for Resources and Performance said: “We continue to strive to work more efficiently and to provide high quality and value for money services to residents.”

This budget means the Council can continue to fund key priority services for residents and support local and voluntary organisations including:

 

  • Citizens’ Advice Bureau
  • Castle Point Association of Voluntary Services
  • Carers’ Choices (formerly Crossroads)
  • Community Transport scheme

In addition, the Council has allocated a further £75,000 to fund environmental projects which will deliver visible improvements to communities - as suggested by residents and community groups.

The full Policy Framework and Budget Setting 2015/16 report can be viewed on the Council’s website: www.castlepoint.gov.uk

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For more information contact: Ann Horgan, Head of Civic Governance on 01268 882413.