25/10/2021
25/10/2021
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Mid Ulster District Council are to hold a Special Council Meeting this evening as they look to set their rate for the incoming financial year.
In a report prepared for councillors, a rates increase of 1.59% has been recommended. This is dependent on councillors agreeing a cash releasing efficiency target of £200,000.
The report also details that in practical terms, a domestic ratepayer in a property with an average capital value of £125,000 would therefore see their annual rates bill increase by £6.75, or 68p per month.
Last week, Causeway Coast and Glens voted to approve a rates increase of 2.49%, by 36 votes to 2. Ratepayers were told to expect an annual increase of £15.90 or 30p per week.
Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan: "People shouldn’t have to choose between a fulfilling career and caring for their child but for many this predicament is very much a reality"
Councillor Emmet Doyle has accused the major parties at Stormont of "attempting to shadow box their way through the crisis being forced upon Universal Credit recipients"
Institute will travel to Annagh United this weekend with the Sky Blues keen to reverse the 2-0 defeat they suffered at the hands of United when they met at the Brandywell last August
Ulster Uni students bring new lease of life to Derry Halloween
Durkan: Overcapacity at Altnagelvin "is making life even more difficult for the great staff team there who already overstretched and under pressure"
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