'Don't accept claims that a rise in council tax is inevitable'

COUNCILLOR HITS OUT AT POOR DECISIONS OF PAST

- By RICHARD EVANS Local Democracy Reporter

Councillor Cheryl Carlisle

THE leader of the opposition in Conwy County Council has slammed the authority for claiming another council tax rise in April is “inevitable”.

Conwy County Council is conducting a public survey on the budget, citing a £20.4m shortfall in the 2026/27 budget.

The authority is asking residents if they “agree or disagree” with various cost-cutting measures, as well as ways to generate funds.

Conwy County Council has raised council tax by around 30% in the last three years, blaming a poor local government settlement from the Welsh Government, who regularly allocate more to other authorities.

The raise has attracted criticism as the council has also slashed services in recent years, including education budgets.