COUNCILLORS in East Yorkshire are set to approve accepting a Government grant allowing them to freeze council tax this week.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council will vote on Thursday whether to accept the offer, which will mean the authority’s portion of the overall 2012/13 tax bill can be pegged. The council’s ruling executive has recommended accepting the grant.
However, this could mean a larger council tax increase in 2013/14 or deeper cuts having to be made, as the grant is unlikely to be available again and its removal will leave a hole in council budgets.
If approved, the tax freeze will mean Band D householders paying £1,212.20 a year. The final council tax levels will not be voted on until February 22.
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