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Originally Posted by Ossywarrior
neil i dont think we get value for money so maybe some proper effeciency savings and deliver the proper services we should get.
i wont be getting a pay rise this year so why should the council workers?
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I understand your frustration and anger at not getting a pay rise this year, and would feel exactly the same if it was myself. But a there are other factors as well as staffing costs that effect whether Council Tax has to rise - the cost of gas/electric and fuel for vehicles plays a large part in determining the need for a rise in Council Tax. Council Taxpayers would be very unhappy if their rubbish was not collected because the Council ran out of money to pay for the fuel in the bin wagons. Also, as you are well aware because I am sure it has had a big impact on your own household bills- gas and electric prices have increased by a large amount in the last 12 months.