Andy Burnham has announced he will freeze one part of the council tax bill, but the Greater Manchester mayor will ask for more money for the police and fire service. The proposal would see all taxpayers in the city-region contribute at least £234.16 a year towards services the Labour mayor is responsible for.
He has proposed a 7 pc increase in the part of the bills which goes towards the fire service, blaming 'record high inflation and energy costs'. This means Band A households - which account for more than 44 pc of properties in Greater Manchester - would pay £47.47 towards the fire service through council tax.
However, the mayor's general council tax precept - which contributes towards the emergency accommodation for rough sleepers and public transport - would be frozen, remaining at £21.16 for Band A properties next year. It comes after the Greater Manchester mayor announced earlier this month that he would ask for an extra £10 at least from all taxpayers to help fund the police.
