Council tax is rising again this year, but do you really know how the hundreds of pounds a month that you pay is spent?
Cllr Mike Sole, Liberal Democrat candidate for Canterbury South in the KCC elections explains:
“If you have a parish council, about 1% helps fund it. The fire and rescue service get 4% and the police 11%.
Canterbury City Council keep a similar amount for themselves, but everything that is left, nearly 3/4 goes to Kent County Council.
With KCC increasing their share by 5% this year, I want to ensure that the fair share goes to Canterbury South, prioritising speed restrictions, cycle routes, flood defences and social care.
Posted by Mike Sole
Mike Sole is the councillor for Nailbourne Ward. He works as an accountant and lives with his wife just outside Canterbury near Bridge.
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