Council tax hike a ‘bitter pill to swallow’ for residents
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Nicholas Thomas, local democracy reporter A plan to increase council tax bills by 8.5% in Newport has been branded a “bitter pill to swallow” for city residents. Matthew Evans, the Conservative opposition leader in the council chamber, said the extra costs would mean a “not-so-happy new year for our residents”. On Thursday (January 4), Newport […]

A plan to increase council tax bills by 8.5% in Newport has been branded a “bitter pill to swallow” for city residents.

Matthew Evans, the Conservative opposition leader in the council chamber, said the extra costs would mean a “not-so-happy new year for our residents”.

On Thursday (January 4), Newport City Council unveiled its draft budget proposals for next year, and said it would have to find nearly £5 million in savings to balance the books.