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Old 25-03-2008, 18:48   #4
g jones
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Re: Council Tax

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Originally Posted by Cyfr View Post
After hearing several people complain about 'tax tax tax' I decided to do some research.

Since 1999 Hyndburn council tax has increased 45%
County council tax has increased 48%
The Police Authority tax has increased by 117%
Once again cr*p. Sloppy research.

District raised £3.5m in 1999 and now raise £5.25
Band D has gone from £148 in 1999 to £221

Both around 66%

CPI inflation is around 16% over the period.
My wage rises 2% to 3% over the period (skilled / private sector / Accy)
May wage has gone from 16,500 to 19,500 ......+18%

Gov't grant 1999 minus HRA £5.7million
Gov't grant minus Concessionary fares 2008 £9.0m

Around 65%

Elevate £45million so far
SRB, NRF, ERDF, DEFRA, CHILDRENS FUND £25million?
Council House sale £12million (saving £1m in interest to the Council per year alone) plus RTB receipts which have rocketed to over £0.6million with house price increases.

The Council that has wasted millions when you look at real figures.

PS did I mention the crises 40% budget cuts (over 3 years) to meet debts and interest payments. so we pay 66% more for 40% less... coooool

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