East Cambridgeshire District Council proposes a council tax freeze for 2025/26, but future savings are essential to maintain a balanced budget.
East Cambridgeshire: The council is proposing a freeze on council tax for the twelfth year. This means residents won’t see an increase in their bills for now.
Councillor Anna Bailey, the council leader, feels confident about balancing the budget for the next two years. However, they still need to find savings for future years.
The council had planned to raise the tax by £5, which would have meant a Band D household paying £147.14. But with the freeze, that amount stays at £142.14.
Bailey also asked for help in finding ways to save money without raising taxes. She believes they can manage the budget well if there are no unexpected financial issues.
The final budget will be discussed at a council meeting next month. Even with the freeze, residents might see their overall council tax bills go up due to increases from other authorities.
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