Council tax rise confirmed in Rochdale - but it's not as bad as it could be
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPeople in Rochdale will pay more in council tax from April. A 4.99 per cent hike in the household precept has been agreed. Of that, 2pc will go towards adult social care.
However there is some - relatively - good news for bill payers. Town hall bosses confirmed they'll dip into their reserves to the tune of £2.28m to cover 2pc of the rise to help people out.
It will mean, in effect, people will only face a 2.99pc rise. The council said it needs to raise the levy by the maximum level to ensure as much future funding from central government as possible. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go The town hall needs to cover a £3.6m budget gap for 2024/5. Increase costs, inflation and increase in demand in children's and adults' services mean things are tight.
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