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Tamworth Borough Council
2011/2012 Budget Consultation
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Every year Tamworth Borough Council has to set a budget for how much money it will spend in the next financial year. Our next financial year starts in April 2011 and finishes in March 2012. As in previous years, there are a number of different options for the budget and before deciding on how to proceed, the Council would like to gain the views of local residents.
As users of local services and as Council Tax payers, local residents have a very important role to play in giving their views to the Council regarding its budget. If you could spend a few minutes reading the budget consultation pack (http://www.tamworth.gov.uk/docs/Consultation%20Pack%202010_11%20Public%20V%201.doc) before completing the questionnaire, it would be appreciated.
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The Council has adopted the following vision:
'By 2020, Tamworth will be an ideal place to live and raise your family in the Heart of England'
To support the vision the Corporate Priorities of Tamworth Bourough Council are achieved by:
Working with local people and partners we will make our communities safer, more confident places to live
Working with local people and others we shall develop and maintain an environment that reflects the needs of the future while conserving the uniqueness of our past.
Working with others, we will develop a vibrant and prosperous Town Centre
Working with local people and partners we will widen Housing choice and address Housing needs for the people of Tamworth
Working with others we will promote Tamworth as good for business, great to visit and welcoming to all
To actively support those responsible for improving education and health standards in Tamworth
To be accountable, approchable and visible
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The Corporate Values of Tamworth Borough Council are:
Value for money and accountability will underpin the delivery of all corporate priorities.
Working with others, the Council will deliver services that are well-governed, ethical, effective, efficient and economiacally viable.
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From the services listed below, if the Council had to make savings or reduce cost, which services do you think we should look at. Please select THREE.
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Which TWO of the below income areas do you think the Council could/should increase charges for?
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Which TWO of the below income areas do you think the Council could/should decrease charges for?
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The Council has already agreed a provisional package of cuts, efficiency savings and growth items for 2011/12 and will need to draw heavily on its balances. The identification of further areas for cost reduction may be necessary as without them we have no hope of keeping the tax to levels the Government expects.
We do not believe our residents want to see services cut, but we also understand that continuing tax increases are a burden to us all. This is why we are asking you to tell us your broad priorities for Council Services, and to indicate the Council Tax level that will provide reasonable budget stability without substantially reducing services in the Borough.
The information pack contains information on the Council Tax levels for Tamworth including comparisons with other similar Councils and the impact on income generated at planned and alternative levels of Council Tax increases. The table below gives 4 options for Coucil Tax increases.
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Band B Band D
Option Increase/Charge Increase/Charge Increase
£ £ £ £ %
1 0.77 117.09 1.00 150.55 0.67
2 1.17 117.48 1.50 151.05 1.00
3 2.91 119.23 3.74 153.29 2.50
4 4.65 120.97 5.98 155.53 4.00
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Based on the information that you have been given, what increase in Council Tax would you consider to be acceptable?
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Thank you for completing this survey
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