Conservatives on Cornwall Council reiterated their aim, at a meeting on Friday, that it is a priority to push for a zero change in the Cornwall Council part of the Council tax for a third consecutive year.
Conservative Group Leader Fiona Ferguson explained, "It is becoming more and more difficult to achieve no increase in Council tax but we also know how difficult the financial situation is for many people in Cornwall and we will continue to try to reach this goal.
"I have taken over the Finance Portfolio from the new leader, Cllr Currie. I take my hat off to him for the work achieved to date in saving £170m from the Council Budget. I know he is sceptical that a zero rise can be achieved but I am determined to work towards this goal."
The meeting also pressed for the increase of an emergency fund to help those who find themselves in difficulty as government changes to the welfare system take place. They also promised to feed back any experiences from Cornwall so that the government is fully aware of issues faced in Cornwall.
The budget proposals will face a week of scrutiny by Cornwall council members starting on the 21st January leading to an extraordinary meeting of the full council on 26th February to set the council tax figures for the next year.
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Contact: Fiona Ferguson 07731 548139