Trafford plans to hike council tax by 7.49 for second year

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : " When asked if he would rule out a third year of 7.49 per cent tax rises, Cllr Ross said he would "never, ever" be the kind of politician who "boxes" himself into a situation through promises.
49% : Those living in the borough also pay tax to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, as well as a police and fire precept, so the final charge will be higher.
42% : Where that has cut off our potential revenue, that decision to freeze the council tax over that period has exacerbated our situation, this, difficult as it is, repairs some of that damage.
41% : " "Trafford residents should know that this new council tax rise will not be used to improve services.
32% : "It's a bit like a reverse of the council tax freeze.

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