Wirral’s council leader said “we felt we had no choice” but to bring in a near 5% Council Tax in the borough.
Cllr Janette Williamson, the local authority’s Labour leader, made the comments after a budget meeting on February 27 which saw the rise approved as part of this year’s budget. £28m in cuts and savings were also passed by the council.
The Council Tax rise will raise additional money aimed at protecting services such as libraries, swimming pools and leisure centres as well as avoid reductions in park maintenance and street cleaning.
