Conservative plans to freeze council tax will save North Norfolk's residents £215Hard-pressed local residents across North Norfolk could benefit from lower council tax under plans announced by the Conservatives. Taxpayers in Scotland benefited from a council tax freeze this year, thanks to a deal struck between Scottish local authorities and the Scottish Executive. But those living south the border were not so lucky. The new Conservative
proposal involves a partnership with local councils, giving them extra support to deliver
a council tax freeze in the first two years of a Conservative Government. Those that accept the offer will be able to give their taxpayers a complete freeze, or
even reduction, for two years in a row. Across North Norfolk, the value of a council
tax freeze would be equivalent to saving £215 over the two years. Under Labour, council
tax has soared by 130% over the last ten years, taking the average Band D bill from £621
to £1,431. Welcoming the announcement, Trevor Ivory said, "Under Labour, council tax has soared in North Norfolk and right across the country, pushing up the cost of living. Families and pensioners facing the economic squeeze cannot afford yet more tax rises from Gordon Brown." "The next Conservative Government will work with local councils to freeze council tax for at least two years. Instead of rising council tax bills year after year under Labour, millions of families will get help at the time they need it most. Conservatives will not leave people to struggle with the credit crunch on their own." |
OUT OF -CLASSROOM EDUCATION EXPANDED ON THE POPPYLINE.The POPPY line has annouced an EXPANDED PROGRAMME of out- classroom education events for the academic year 2008- 2009. A VICTORIAN Journey, which supports National Curriculum History Key stage 2,takes the children back to 1887. They play the roles of inmates in a workhouse closed because of an outbreak of the dreaded scarlet fever, and the Workhouse Mistress takes them on the brand-new railway to new accommodation. Spy School, which teaches problem solving, reasoning and numeracy, has secret agent Z and his team showing children how to make a secret code, how to observe and deduce, and how to break a code. These ''learning is fun'' events join the popular Aunty Dotty's Seaside Adventure and World War 2 Evacuees in a programme which also includes the Rhyme and Rhythm of the Railway for younger children. The Railways' Learning and Access Officer, Jenny Phillips, says; 'For all events we can accommodate parties of up to 70 children. The programme has been risk- assessed to meet Norfolk County Council and national requirements'' www.nnrail.co.uk NEW RECRUIT AT HOLTChartered accountants and business advisors, Larking Gowen, is continuing its planned expansion with the creation of a new job at its Holt office. Stefan Battrick-Newall is joining the team based at Bull Street after recently completing his 'A' levels at Paston College. He will now be studying to take the Association of Accounting Technicians exam.
Commenting on the appointment, Julie Best, Larking Gowen's HR Executive, said, "It is very important we have the resources to meet the increasing client-led demand, and as a practice we are committed to growth and the continued training of our staff. "We recognise that having high quality staff is crucial for the future success of Larking Gowen and its clients, and I welcome Stefan to the firm." Stefan Battrick-Newall added, "I am thrilled to be joining Larking Gowen. It has a great reputation for staff training and support, and I look forward to developing my career with them." |
@ Sheringham Community Paper - Issue 93 - 24 October 2008
