Councillors asked to back 9.5 per cent tax rise again
Powys County Council will still ask its members to ratify a 9.5 per cent council tax rise and £11 million of savings today.
After the budget was rejected last month, the Conservative/Independent administration was asked to go back to the drawing board.
A revised budget will be decided on at County Hall, with cuts to libraries and sports development removed.
Less money will be put into reserves as the council look to force the budget through.
Some councillors are onside after talks, but some are still not happy.
Plaid Cymru leader on the council, Elwyn Vaughan said: "A 9.5 per cent increase in council tax will inevitably put pressure on families who are working hard and on low incomes.
"This will make Powys amongst the most expensive councils in Wales – and bearing in mind the low incomes in Powys this isn’t something to be proud of.
"How about making greater use of the HRA fund to better reflect the true costs around our housing stock saving the authority £900,000 a year.
"Review the education provision to ensure that it is appropriate and suitable for the 21st century and making the best use of resources and assets
"And yes, children’s social services will have to save at least £2m a year – the present situation is not sustainable.
"In doing this it would create or save £6m a year for this council – yes friends, £6m."
