Have Your Say On Council’s Budget Plan
Written by HFM News on 3rd February 2025
You’re being urged to have your say on Harborough District Council’s budget plans.
They include increasing the amount you pay the authority in council tax by 2.99% from April, which equates to just over 10p more a week for those living in a Band D property.
Bosses say the rise is needed to prepare for a projected budget gap of £5.5m in future years, due to uncertainties around government funding.
The budget proposes no increase in car parking charges or the cost of the council’s garden waste collection service.
It also includes provision for a £1m Community Fund for the next two years.
Cllr Mark Graves, Cabinet member for Finance, is encouraging people to have their say:
The consultation is running on-line until February 10th – to take in the survey click HERE
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