Council leader Lis Burnett said it is the most difficult financial situation she has seen as the Vale Council implore the Welsh Government to do more or see “unpalatable” decisions made on the county’s services. An initial forecast indicates council costs will rise by just over £38.5million for the next financial year. After taking action to “manage those pressures”, the council say that figure has been reduced to £20.7million. Cllr Lis Burnett, leader of the Vale Council, said the council faces unprecedented challenges. Vale Council say this is well below the current rate of inflation as is an illustrative council tax increase of 4.9 per cent used in the report.

Source: The Times November 11, 2023 19:11 UTC