Let's all applaud! Council leader says NELC must be commended for 'positive and prudent' performance

Cllr Jackson - 'sensible'

A 4.5 per cent increase in council tax is in prospect for North East Lincolnshire residents.

It is expected that this will be confirmed at the meeting this evening (Thursday) of the full council.

Originally, the proposal was for the increase to be 4.99 per cent - the maximum permissible - but, with local elections looming in May, the cabinet seems to have decided that a lower rise would be more politically expedient.

However, this is not how the change-of-heart is being presented.

Refusing to boast, NELC leader Cllr Phillip Jackson says: "I am pleased to say that this council has reported a solid and stable financial position over the last 12 months

"We end the year with one of the most positive performances for some considerable time.

"This must be applauded. 

"In the face of continued challenges for all local authorities in the country, here in North East Lincolnshire we have, and continue to, transform services, lead regeneration and drive change whilst being prudent and sensible in how we achieve all of this."