Grey District Council
Rates and revenue
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.
Rates and revenue
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 walking the tightrope of keeping rates as low as possible whilst still doing necessary maintenance and upgrading of infrastructure.
Acknowledge that there is no magic wand to make costly infrastructure deficits disappear and that economic growth is a must.
Keep supporting the rebuild of council team and morale to provide ratepayers with a high-quality service.
Keep walking the tightrope of keeping rates as low as possible whilst still doing necessary maintenance and upgrading of infrastructure.
Acknowledge that there is no magic wand to make costly infrastructure deficits disappear and that economic growth is a must.
Keep supporting the rebuild of council team and morale to provide ratepayers with a high-quality service.
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