The Isle of Wight council has had to find savings (read cuts) of £93 million over the past 12 years due to a fall in Government funding and rising costs. The coming years will be no exception and the council explain why
How much do you think you might be saving in tax and NI after the budget? - News OnTheWight has calculated how much based on official Isle of Wight salary figures
Cllr Jarman said, “It is important that all Islanders have the opportunity to comment on the options as we start to make difficult decisions about council finances for 2023-24”
As well as Band A-D council tax payers receiving the £150 payment, there'll also be a discretionary scheme for households in need, but who are not eligible