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Originally Posted by andrewb
The independent review is done by an independent body that recommended these increases. They conducted a survey to find out what the upper limit should be set at, as of course they recognised the seasonal changes in cost. A rise in line with inflation could well lead to a negative value, I don't believe they found that prices in this particular sector had gone down. I believe you will appreciate the lack of political bias, as these independent reviewers have no political axe to grind.  |
If it makes you happy I'd also query the reasons why an independent body recommended so a great an increase, way above the rate of inflation, given that neighbouring councils manage with lower limits.
Anyone care to say who this independent body was, and their qualifications, and what they based their findings on?
It still doesn't make it particularly wise for some councillors to vote in favour of the massively increased limits, given the current financial crisis.