Three more town councils across the Isle of Wight have decided whether or not to raise tax for their residents this year.
East Cowes
Agreed at their meeting in January, East Cowes Town Council has kept its precept level the same — so residents will face no increase.
The average amount residents will pay, based on a Band D rate, is not yet known as the tax base is yet to be sorted. The town council suggests, however, there may be a slight reduction as the tax base has increased.
It follows a major tax hike the year before, however, when fees for the town council rose by ten per cent, with Band D residents paying £131.99.
Speaking after the meeting, Cllr Karl Love said councillors had recognised rising energy costs and inflationary pressures were likely to have a significant impact on the community and did not want to add any additional burden.
Newport and Carisbrooke
Residents of the Island’s county town and its neighbouring village will be facing a 2.5 per cent rise in the next financial year — £1.74 more a year or 4p a week for a Band D taxpayer.
It follows a reduction of 1.4 per cent in the previous year.
Band D ratepayers will now pay £90.86.
Speaking at the Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council meeting yesterday (Monday), chair Cllr Geoff Brodie said it would go towards new projects including celebrations for the Queen’s platinum jubilee, a parking pilot, play equipment for Hookes Way and a dedicated planning enforcement officer.
The budget also includes continued support for youth activities, sports clubs, the foodbank and services taken on from the Isle of Wight Council, including school crossing patrols.
Ventnor
With unanimous support from Ventnor Town Council, the precept will increase 6.3 per cent — a £9.02 a year or 17p a week increase for a Band D resident.
It takes the cost of a Band D precept up to £151.74 from £142.73.
Speaking at the meeting last night, Ventnor mayor Steve Cockett said taxpayers are under enormous pressure, facing increase left, right and centre but hoped it was agreed Ventnor Town Council was providing value for money.
As part of the approved budget, £7,000 will go towards the council’s Wellbeing Cafe and an additional £9,500 towards beach safety, expanding the service.
The town council says 52 per cent of the precept collected from residents pays for services the Isle of Wight Council got rid of and passed down, including the paddling pool, grounds maintenance and public toilets.
All the changes will take place from April 1 and add to the overall council tax Islanders pay each month.
Tax increases have also been suggested for the Isle of Wight Council, police and fire services.
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