Bridgend County Borough Council

Council tax and services

The authority has set a council tax rise of 4.95%, taking the average band D council tax to £1,008.70 (excluding police and community council precepts) for 2009/10.

The council budget for 2009/10 is £223 million and provides significant funding for some of the council’s key priority areas.

Where the money is spent

The Budget Book presents the estimates /spending plans for the Authority’s Revenue and Capital Activities as approved by council.

The council’s Final Accounts (i.e. statements of accounts) are prepared in accordance with statutory guidelines and the Local Authority Accounting Code of Practice. They provide details of the council’s financial activities and of the overall financial position.

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