The budget has seen backlash from opposition councillors
West Northamptonshire residents will pay more for their services from April after councillors accepted a 4.99% council tax rise in their budget. West Northamptonshire Council approved the £383m budget, which includes a £10m contingency fund, on Tuesday.
Coun Malcolm Longley, WNC’s cabinet member for finance, said he was hopeful that despite forecasts of a “tricky year”, the council’s budget will remain balanced. WNC will prepare to implement increased fees and parking charges which businesses, especially in Northampton, have rallied against.Other changes will see WNC spend an anticipated £125.2m on adult social care, up from £103.1m in 2022/23. It will also spend £78.
Coun Longley included two amendments proposed by the Lib Dems in his budget. A £215,000 bus subsidy for existing routes in rural areas will continue for 2023/24 and 2024/25 if necessary. Labour amendments, which included proposals including investment in temporary accommodation and the installation of six bike repair kits across West Northamptonshire, were rejected by the council. Other amendments submitted by the Lib Dems and Coun McCord were also rejected.
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