Surrey council tax referendum could cost taxpayers up to...

A referendum to decide whether Surrey County Council's share of council tax should rise by 15 per cent could cost taxpayers up to £300,000.The increase, which equates to at least £190 extra per year for a Band D property, is being planned by the authority because of the spiralling cost of adult social care and school places, as well as reduced funding from central Government.The county council share of council tax makes up about three quarters of the total bill, the rest being made...

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