Havant Borough Council has approved its budget for the coming year, including another council tax hike, but bosses promised it will allow them to tackle big problems.
Leader of the council Councillor Philip Munday said: “I am pleased to present a balanced budget, in my view ambitious around its investments and priority areas. Looking at sustainability and tackling issues around housing, homelessness and climate change.”
Opposition councillors said it lacked imagination, was mean and not ambitious enough for residents' needs.
Residents will see their council tax increase by 2.99 per cent, the maximum it is allowed to. It means a Band D home will pay £2,212.89 per year, £239.76 of which will go to the borough council, which represents an additional £6.94 for 2025/26 from the current year.
Leader of the council Councillor Philip Munday said: “I am pleased to present a balanced budget, in my view ambitious around its investments and priority areas. Looking at sustainability and tackling issues around housing, homelessness and climate change.”
Opposition councillors said it lacked imagination, was mean and not ambitious enough for residents' needs.
Residents will see their council tax increase by 2.99 per cent, the maximum it is allowed to. It means a Band D home will pay £2,212.89 per year, £239.76 of which will go to the borough council, which represents an additional £6.94 for 2025/26 from the current year.
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