Good news for ratepayers in Mid-Ulster as rise is held at 1.46 per cent

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Tuesday, 14 February 2017 07:23

There's good news this morning for rate payers in Mid-Ulster.

The council has held its rise to 1.46%.

This means a ratepayer in a property with an average capital value will pay £5.63 more each year to fund services.

The council struck its new rate at a meeting last night (13 Feb).

In setting its budgets for the year ahead, the Council increased costs of some £2m, many of which were beyond its control. However, close scrutiny of budgets and a drive for efficiency savings resulted in the council being able to absorb many of the additional costs.

For more information on rates visit www.midulstercouncil.org/rates.