Council tax could be frozen in Harrow for next three years
Published 18th December 09
Harrow Council's cabinet has agreed plans to deliver a zero council tax increase in 2010.
The authority has also said that there would be no tax increases in Harrow until 2013 if there is a Conservative government after the next general election and their green paper becomes official policy.
The council has also managed to quadruple reserves during the past few years to over £5m whilst investing £4.5m next year in services including social care and waste disposal.
Leader of the Council, Cllr David Ashton said:
"We are absolutely committed to providing good value for money services. By freezing council tax for at least the next year we can do this whilst helping residents keep their household bills down during the tough economic times.
"We know that money is tight at the moment but we are spending council tax money wisely and are focused on helping to make residents' lives better.
"During the past four years we have saved over £45m whilst investing in priority areas which residents have told us matter most, such as cleaner and safer streets.
"We also know that we don't always get things right and still face a number of challenges - including the need to save £50m over the next three years due to inflation, ageing population, landfill taxes and real term cuts in government grants."
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