Salford mayor reveals 'no cuts' budget – but council tax is expected to increase
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the citySalford council has produced a 'no cuts' budget for the next financial year despite the 'dramatic' impact of Covid – but council tax is expected to rise.The local authority has balanced its budget for the year ending in April thanks to 'prudential financial management' and support from government grants.No further cuts to day-to-day services are proposed in next year's budget.However, council tax is expected to increase by 5 pc from April onwards.Salford mayor Paul Dennett said the coronavirus crisis has had a 'dramatic' impact on the finances of the local authority, but he is 'heartened' that the city is not facing millions of pounds of cuts as some.
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