Surrey CC Approve 1.99% Council Tax Increase

Surrey County Council’s Cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to increase council tax by 1.99% even though a 2.5% rise was originally  deemed to be necessary.

A spokesman said that this will allow key services to be preserved as the council continues to face the challenges of rising demand and shrinking government funding.

The Cabinet’s recommendation will now go forward to a meeting of Surrey’s Full Council next Tuesday, 11 February, where a final decision will be taken.