FRODSHAM councillors Andrew Dawson and Lyn Riley are urging local people to take part in Cheshire West and Chester Council’s “Let’s Talk” public consultation exercise before it ends on January 6.
There is, the councillors say, plenty to talk about but not much good news for the New Year.
CW&C wants views on the future of local services as it budgets for the next four years and significant changes for Frodsham are being predicted by the two councillors.
The introduction of parking charges and the future of Frodsham’s tip are both under discussion.
Cuts to grants that have been passed directly from Government to Frodsham will reduce the Town Council’s spending power by £27,000.
The special expenses regime for council’s that run their own Christmas lights and pay for their own PCSO is under threat.
Councillor grants, which Cllr Dawson (pictured) and Cllr Riley have in the past made to many community groups and projects, are also to be cut.
New planning fees are being considered that would double the premium for new building and development in Frodsham but won’t apply in Ellesmere Port, Northwich or Winsford.
All in all, it is looking as if Council Tax will rise but services will be reduced.
The Let’s Talk consultation ends on January 6 and residents can take part online at www.cheshirewestandchester.go.uk or get a copy from Frodsham Library.
Not much good news in the New Year, warn councillors
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