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Originally Posted by park381
Agree with you there spuggie, as we are at the moment HBC has one of the lowest council taxes in East Lancs, any move to "join" with other areas would result in rises in council tax, and possible poorer service delivery
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Thought I would add some research to this debate and let readers draw their own conclusions.
Note; Hyndburns debts [to banks] has risen from £10m to £27m under PB. Thats a debt per each Hyndburn household of £813 up from £318 under George Slynn. I mention this because other authorities owe less but have a higher Council Tax.
Note 2; In 2004 Hyndburn BC services were cut by 8% and in 2005 by 15%.
BAND A
Hyndburn £866
Burnley £886
Ribble Valley £840
Blackburn £849 *** UNITARY ***
Rossendale £893
Pendle £890
Figures April 2005 - March 2006
http://www.upmystreet.com/home-review/council-tax/