The Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority (KMFRA) met on 13 February and agreed the Council Tax for the Authority for 2018/19.
The agreed that the KMFRA element of Council Tax should be increased by 2.95% which is an annual increase 4p a week (£2.16 a year) for a household in a Band D property. This is higher than that originally announced and follows the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government’s announcement of an increase in the amount by which authorities could increase their precept without a referendum.
We show the total Council Tax for a Band D property in the unparished areas of Ashford.
The table shows the annual Council Tax for a Band D property
| Authority | 17/18 | % Rise | £ Rise | 18/19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Council | 1,178.82 | 4.99% | 58.82 | 1237.64 |
| Ashford Borough Council | 154.00 | 2.28% | 3.50 | 157.50 |
| Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority | 73.35 | 2.95% | 2.16 | 75.51 |
| Kent Police and Crime Commissioner | 157.15 | 7.64% | 12.00 | 169.15 |
| Total | 1563.32 | 4.89% | 76.48 | 1639.80 |