This consultation was closed on 19 January 2024
As we plan our spending for the year ahead, we need to hear your views on our five key proposals:
- increase the rate of council tax for 2024/25 by 2.99% and implement the Government’s 2% rise for the Adult Social Care precept – making a total increase of 4.99%.
- increase the council tax rate paid on second homes as part of our plan to tackle the affordable housing crisis by introducing a second homes premium of 100% from 1 April 2025.
- from 1 April 2024 apply the empty homes premium on properties that are substantially unfurnished after 1 year – rather than the current 2 years.
- from 1 April 2024 increase the empty homes premium on properties that are substantially unfurnished for more than 10 years from 300% to 400%.
- apply an inflationary uplift of 6.7% on our discretionary fees and charges
How to share your views
Before you complete the consultation survey, read more information on our budget and council tax proposals 'Funding our future' Budget consultation 2024 to 2025 (PDF , 1.63MB)
You can take part in the consultation online:
budget consultation online survey
Or you can:
- Send your completed survey to: FREEPOST Westmorland and Furness Council. either:
- download and print out the survey form (using the link above)
- pick up a paper copy from our offices
- contact us to request a survey: budgetconsultation@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Accessible formats of the survey are available on request.
Please share your views with us and tell your colleagues, friends and family to do the same.
The budget consultation closes on 19 January 2024.