West Norfolk Council receives 16.5 per cent funding reduction

West Norfolk Council will not be raising tax levels or cutting frontline services after receiving its settlement from the Government.

The council has received a total of £8,897,025, which is a reduction of 16.5 per cent on last year.

Leader Nick Daubney said the council had predicted a reduction of between 16 and 17 per cent.

He said: “Our plans to freeze council tax and car parking charges will remain in place and our efficiencies programme is on track and we will be able to deliver a sustainable budget next year.

“We recognised public spending has to reduce. Since 2009, we have made well over £7 million worth of efficiency savings.”