Council tax pegged to inflation

11.28.00pm GMT Thu 3rd Jan 2008

A 3.9% increase matches the cost of inflation rise which pensioners will receive from the Government next year.

The Council's Lib Dem administration has once again kept its pledge not to increase council tax above inflation. It is currently consulting local people about its budget and its proposed council tax increase of 3.9%. Council tax in Milton Keynes is well below the national average.

A 3.9% increase matches the cost of inflation rise which pensioners will receive from the Government next year.

The Lib Dems are also putting forward proposals in their budget that deliver other promises made to local people. They are investing additional money in:

· community safety and tackling anti-social behaviour;

· activities for young people;

· continuation of the litter busters team to tackle grot spots;

· raising educational standards at GCSE level in lower performing schools, and · .extra resources to deal with flood prevention.

Local Councillor Sam Potts says: We want to know what you think. Look out for the consultation proposals in MK News or you can respond on line up to 4th. February. www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/budget-consultation"