People in Knowsley will see their council tax rise by the maximum amount after the council’s budget for the coming year was agreed.
At a meeting of Knowsley’s full council at Huyton municipal buildings cabinet member for finance and resources Cllr Jayne Aston spoke of her “pleasure” at presenting the Labour Group budget.
Proposals included £7.5m of one-off spending, involving over £5m on “strategic acquisition” and nearly £2.4m set aside for climate change and environmental improvements as well as support for Knowsley residents.
