BASILDON councillors will discuss proposals to freeze the Basildon Council proportion of residents' council tax for the year 2022/23 at a meeting of the authority's resources and commercial committee next week (Tuesday, 8 February).

At the meeting councillors will review a proposed budget for the next financial year, including arrangements to freeze council tax for Basildon Council services.

If approved, the proposals would mean the charge for a Band D property will remain at £278.91 per annum, making up around 14 per cent of residents' overall council tax bill.

Cllr Stuart Sullivan, chairman of the council's resources and commercial committee said: "I am pleased to be able to bring these proposals to freeze our portion of council tax to the committee. This proposal is thanks to efficient management of council resources and in recognition of the cost of living pressures that households across the borough are currently facing.

"Despite the proposed freeze we are continuing with and adding to an ambitious programme of investment and projects to improve the lives and environment of the people of the borough."

If approved committee, the proposals to freeze council tax will then be put before full council for approval at its meeting on Thursday, 24 February 2022.

Whatever council tax is imposed in Basildon will be added to the Essex County Council levy, which is proposed to show a significant rise from last year.

Council Tax Band

Band A 893.94 raised to 934.08

Band B 1,042.93 raised to 1,089.76

Band C 1,191.92 raised to 1,245.44

Band D 1,340.91 raised to 1,401.12

Band E 1,638.89 raised to 1,712.48

Band F 1,936.87 raised to 2,023.84

Band G 2,234.85 raised to 2,335.20

Band H 2,681.82 raised to 2,802.24 In addition the Essex Police charge on council tax will be increased by 4.98 per cent but there will not be an increase in the Fire and Rescue precept.