Council Tax up by 3.95% (From Western Telegraph)

Council Tax up by 3.95%

12:45pm Thursday 21st February 2008 in

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Pembrokeshire's Council Tax has risen by 3.95% today.

The average Band D Council Tax has been set at £638 - the lowest in Wales.

The Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor John Davies, said: "This is a very difficult year financially with only a 2% increase in our grant from the Welsh Assembly Government.

"But we are focused on ensuring we maintain both the high quality and the range of services to our customers.

"This budget strikes a balance. It is a prudent budget, but one which allowed people-focused services to be sustained.

"Any increase in council tax is unpalatable but this increase is realistic."

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