298 Consultation update
An update will be provided in relation to the current consultation, which closes on 11 December.
Minutes:
The Scrutiny Commission was updated on the current consultation regarding a possible council tax referendum and charging for the garden waste service that was due to close the following day. It was reported that there had been over 2000 responses so far – 40% submitted online, 35% in response to the Borough Bulletin and 25% as a result of the direct mail out. Of the total responses, 73% had indicated that they would vote ‘yes’ in a referendum for a council tax increase, and only 39% had indicated that they supported a charge for the garden waste service.
Officers explained that, once the consultation had closed, they would analyse the results by ward to ensure consistency and then circulate to members.