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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Charlotte Green

Council tax to rise in Oldham as bosses plan cash boost for carers

Council tax is set to rise for Oldham residents with chiefs pledging to use the extra cash to pay more than 4,000 carers a ‘real living wage’.

The budget for the 2022/23 financial year has been revealed ahead of being voted on by the borough’s councillors on March 2.

Bosses are proposing a total tax rise of 3.99 pc, made up of two per cent to fund adult social care, and 1.99pc for council services.

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