Boston Borough Council's cabinet proposes 2.99% rise in tax bill
She cited reasons for the rising costs including contract expenses and reductions in central government support, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.The Boston Town Area Committee's portion of the bill will rise by 72p to £81.09 a year.
'It's just ridiculous'
During the meeting on Wednesday, Dorrian highlighted internal drainage board levies as being an "ever-increasing pressure", with an additional £102,000 required for 2025/26, taking the total to £2,927,050."It's just ridiculous. It's clearly not sustainable on a now £3m-a-year bill for this borough to pick up," she said.Dorrian also proposed reintroducing a councillor grant scheme, with each member being given £1,000 to be allocated to projects within their wards.
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