East Hampshire District Council Considers How to Help Social Security Recipients

COUNCIL TAX - East Hampshire District Council is considering a two per cent increase in Council Tax to support the most vulnerable people in the district.

The increase, amounting to 5p a week for the average household, would add around £215,000 to the council’s Welfare Fund.

This would be the first time in seven years the council has raised its share of Council Tax and EHDC’s Leader, Cllr Richard Millard, believes residents will be happy to pay a little extra to fund important welfare services.

Cllr Richard Millard, EHDC Leader, said: “I categorically feel this is the right thing to do. We have a responsibility to help the most vulnerable people in society.

“That’s what this job is about – to be there for those residents. I believe it is the right thing to do and I believe that most people will accept a two per cent Council Tax raise to provide support for the people in East Hampshire who need it most.”

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