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Nottinghamshire County Council is planning to increase council tax next year by approximately 3%. If the Council were to increase council tax by a further 1% (About 17p a week on a band B property) this would bring in an extra £2.9m a year.

We’d like your views

Would you be prepared to pay a 1% increase on your council tax to pay for new or additional services?

Would you be prepared to pay a 1% increase on your council tax to avoid services being cut?

The majority of homes in Nottinghamshire are in council tax bands A or B. The chart below shows the annual cost of a range of County Council services, based on council tax band B.

Please tell us if you think we spend too much, too little or the right amount for each of these services. Tick as appropriate.

Services for children and young people.
Service cost per band B property £ Too much Right amount Not enough Don't know
Children's social care £101
Supporting schools to improve pupil achievement £12
Managing school building and pupil admissions £8
Youth Service £12
School transport £21

Services for adults.
Service cost per band B property £ Too much Right amount Not enough Don't know
Adults with mental health needs £16
Adults with a physical disability or sensory impairment £39
Adults with learning disabilities £104
Older peoples' social care £185

Tackling environmental issues
Service cost per band B property £ Too much Right amount Not enough Don't know
Waste disposal £44
Traffic management and road safety £9
Street lighting £11
Highways maintenance £52
Public transport £23

Working with the community
Service cost per band B property £ Too much Right amount Not enough Don't know
Trading standards £8
Library service £31
Community safety £9
Developing the local economy and jobs £7
Country parks, sports and arts £9

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