Tuesday 14 Feb 2012 @ 12:59
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Almost half of all councils already pledging to freeze or cut council tax
Residents and hard pressed families will be delighted to hear that now over 200 councils have already signalled they intend to help with the cost of living by taking up our council tax freeze offer, Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles confirmed today.
Over 200 councils in England are preparing to vote this month to freeze or reduce council tax next year according to public information.
Seven authorities have indicated they will cut council tax in cash terms. They are Hammersmith and Fulham, South Oxfordshire, Stratford-on-Avon, Tendring, Windsor and Maidenhead, Stratford-on-Avon, South Holland and the Greater London Authority.
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