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Responding to government data showing that council tax is rising by an average of 5 per cent in England Elliot Keck, head of campaigns of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:
“Fresh government data on council tax rises shows that once again local authorities across the country have failed in the desperate need to drive up standards.
“The fact that so few have not used the maximum increase available demonstrates that the stagnant productivity that is driving up costs is endemic in local government, forcing councils to reach deeper into the pockets of local taxpayers just to stand still.
“Town halls across England need to spend the next financial year imposing rigorous key performance indicators and performance reviews for all staff to ensure there is no one failing to pull their weight.”
TPA spokespeople are available for live and pre-recorded broadcast interviews via 07795 084 113 (no texts)
Media contact:
Elliot Keck
Head of Campaigns, TaxPayers' Alliance
[email protected]
24-hour media hotline: 07795 084 113 (no texts)
Notes to editors:
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Founded in 2004 by Matthew Elliott and Andrew Allum, the TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) campaigns to reform taxes and public services, cut waste and speak up for British taxpayers. Find out more at www.taxpayersalliance.com.
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TaxPayers' Alliance's research council.
- Official statistics on council tax increases were published this morning by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.