Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Tipping Charge Transfer Confirmed
News has reached the Commissioners today that, as expected, the Waste Tipping Charge Subsidy is being reduced by Government from 90% to 71%. Effectively this will transfer charges from taxation on to the rates.
The Commissioners knew that this transfer was imminent and estimate that it will mean an increase in the order of up to £9,000 on the Parish. This constitutes about 10% of the Parish's current rate income.
This increaased charge accompanies other rises which are set beyond the control of local authorities by central government. Several months ago it was announced that the audit fee for next year would rise from £251 to £3,000 following completion of Treasury's competitive tendering process.
The Commissioners' budget for YE 2011 incorporates these increased charges. Savings have been planned in other areas to help mitigate their effect - see minutes link directly below for details. Full details of the budget will be provided to ratepayers as soon as possible.
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