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.
Keep rates to a minimum increase.
Levy regional body council for any development or infrastructure.
Introduce new admission charges at the newly developed swimming pools.
Initiate a rubbish disposal discount on a certain day of the week.
Keep rates to a minimum increase.
Levy regional body council for any development or infrastructure.
Introduce new admission charges at the newly developed swimming pools.
Initiate a rubbish disposal discount on a certain day of the week.
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