Council tax in Rochdale will go up by maximum after one-year freeze proposals rejected
manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxCouncil tax in Rochdale will go up by the maximum 4.99pc after proposals for a one-year freeze were rejected in a town hall vote.The rise was approved at the authority’s annual budget setting meeting on Wednesday night, with the backing of the controlling Labour group.The Conservatives put forward plans to freeze the general element of council tax - 1.99pc of the increase - by using monies that otherwise be transferred to reserves.The 3pc ring-fenced for adult social care was to remain.This was backed by the Lib Dems, but knocked back by Labour who branded the amendment ‘reckless and irresponsible’.The newsletter that brings Manchester's political news, investigations - and a bit of gossip - straight to youSign up to our.
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