The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Annually review budgets, and cut costs where we can while still being able to deliver all our services, and the planned capital programme.
Ensure our Revenue and Financing Policy is fit for purpose.
Ensure full community pre- engagement prior to assembling the draft Long Term Plan
Annually review budgets, and cut costs where we can while still being able to deliver all our services, and the planned capital programme.
Ensure our Revenue and Financing Policy is fit for purpose.
Ensure full community pre- engagement prior to assembling the draft Long Term Plan
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