Spiralling energy prices have been placing a huge burden on households across the country, with many of us trying to cut back despite financial packages of help introduced by the Government. As it too faces rocketing prices, with the cost of heating one of its three swimming pools now standing at £90,000, Gedling Borough Council's leader has revealed the authority is no different in making tough choices.
Councillor John Clarke MBE has led the Labour-controlled authority since 2011 and as well as the plethora of community events, council meetings and team briefings he attends as part of his role, he said in recent months he has been "running around" the Gedling offices and switching lights off. He said: "We were expecting a projected quarter of a million pound bill for energy, we've now got one for three quarters of a million pound.
"I'm running around like I do at home switching all the lights off and turning the heating down." Cllr Clarke was speaking to Nottinghamshire Live after Gedling Borough Council revealed its plans to increase council tax in a move which would see Band D households paying an extra £5.34 a year.
