Full Council sets 2010/2011 spending

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 3 February 2010)

Carlisle City Council set its budget for 2010/2011 last night (Tuesday, 2 February 2010) at a Special Full Council meeting.

As part of the City Council budget there is ongoing investment in housing schemes, recycling, environmental enhancements, disabled facilities grants, recreation and play areas, CCTV and street cleaning.

The budget also includes major projects, such as the refurbishment of the Old Town Hall and the development of Tullie House as part of the Roman Gateway scheme.

A 2% increase in the City Council’s portion of Council tax was agreed. This equates to only an additional £130,000 to the City Council’s overall income.

For a band A property this means an increase of £2.53 for the year, equivalent to around 5p per week; for a band B property this means an increase of £2.96 for the year, equivalent to 5.5p per week and for a band D property this means an increase of £3.80 for the year, equivalent to 7p per week.

The final accumulative tax figure for 2010/2011 (including the County Council and Cumbria Police Authority) will be announced at the City Council’s Full Council on Tuesday, 2 March 2010.