15% tax rise in Surrey approved

A 15% rise in council tax in Surrey has been approved.

If accepted by officials, it means residents could be paying more from April – a month before a referendum on the issue.

The Conservative led Council says waiting until May would prevent them from starting “vital” work to identify areas for spending cuts.

However, a refund will be given if the hike is rejected.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-38737443