Peterlee council raises tax after Durham grant cut

Peterlee Town Council will increase local taxes by almost ten percent after Durham County Council withdraws a one million pound grant.

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00:00Peter Lee Town Council says it's been forced to raise its tax by almost 10% following a funding

00:06cut. Durham County Councils proposed ending a £1 million grant it gives to town and parish councils,

00:12leaving Peter Lee with a shortfall of more than £190,000. Mayor Rob Moats said the decision was

00:21imposed at very short notice, limiting planning time. Barn Day households will pay £26.99 more

00:28per year. The council has already made savings including removing vacant posts and reducing

00:34budgets for events, ground maintenance and publicity. Durham County Council says it considered

00:40all options to manage its budget deficit.