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.
Ensure that Balclutha is managed in a fiscally responsible way, council must work within its budget, keep rates low and affordable.
Shift our spending to upgrading core infrastructure rather than focus it on other vanity projects.
Ensure that Balclutha is managed in a fiscally responsible way, council must work within its budget, keep rates low and affordable.
Shift our spending to upgrading core infrastructure rather than focus it on other vanity projects.
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