£430,000 has been ear marked to fund community projects through its EHDC councillor grant scheme.

Also included is a cross party initiative also includes around £100,000 towards enforcement officers focusing on littering and parking issues.

Council tax will rise by £5 per household for a Band D property taking those households to an extra £151.92. Cllr Louisson says “this does not even cover the costs added by inflation this year”

We hear from Cllr Charles Louisson and Cllr David Podger, cabinet and shadow cabinet portfolio holders for finance.

Picture of Cllr Charles Louisson and Cllr David Podger