The evening was started with some truly moving tributes being paid to Mike Oborski.  It was humbling to hear from all sides of the chamber tributes to a man that gave his all to the District.  One of the most poignant comments was that fact that Mikes legacy was all around us.

It is ironic that the budget meeting started with tributes to Mike, as I would bet that this budget meeting was exactly the type of meeting he would have enjoyed, a good debate with a bit of humour thrown in.

The Labour Group submitted their amendment, which focused on “de-funding” the single site, and bringing back weekly refuse over the summer months.  They also have some ideas towards trees in the District.  I have a true respect for the Labour Group, but their amendments were submitted knowing they would be defeated.

Health Concern also submitted a half hearted amendment which didn’t make financial sense in the long run.

Anyway, the out come was the administrations revised budget was adopted and the Council Tax set for next year.

The Council tax will increase by under £5 per year, and there will be £750,000 additionally spent of services……………….