Tameside wants your views on proposed Council Tax increase

Residents have been invited to have their say on council services after Tameside announced a rise in Council Tax this year.

Part of the rise will be used to improve the local authority's 'inadequate' children's services department, it has been announced.

The Council says it is seeking the views of local people to shape its plans.

The consultation is open to everyone and the results will help councillors as they look to set a budget next month.

The Council’s annual budget of £744million delivers adult services, including residential and nursing care and care at home; children’s and families services, including social care for vulnerable children and fostering; schools; waste collection; maintaining green spaces;.

Tameside says there is pressure on this budget due to the rising demand for services combined with inflation increases resulting in a higher cost of delivery.

A spokesman said: "It is proposed to generate funding through additional income, such as increased levels of business rates and council tax, fees and charges and government grants.

"This includes a proposed council tax increase of 2.99 per cent to invest in existing services and a 2 per cent precept to help give further support to adult social care services. If approved this would mean an increase of £1.17 per week for a typical Band A property.

"The Council remains committed to providing high-quality services and wants to hear residents’ opinions through a consultation."

You can give your views through the Big Conversation online or ask for a paper copy at any  libraries across the borough. 

The consultation is open at www.tameside.gov.uk/budgetconversation2025-26 until Wednesday, February 19.

Cllr Jack Naylor, executive member for finance and resources, said: “Since 2010, Tameside Council has had to save more than £237million, and once again we have had to manage inflation costs across every service alongside unprecedented rises in demand for social care and increases in the cost of that care.

“Please let us know what your priorities are for the Council and where you think improvements or efficiencies can be made.”