COUNCILLORS unanimously approved a revised budget for the next 12 months that will see council tax rises of between six and 19 pence a week for residents.

Carlisle City Council passed the £14m budget last night at the city’s Civic Centre, with all councillors in attendance voting in favour of the budget.

The meeting was rescheduled for last night after an amendment - put forward by the Independent councillor for Botcherby Robert Betton - was approved by councillors on February 5.

His motion was to spend £60,000 from council reserves next year to help make Carlisle a cleaner place.

The money will pay for two new officers to tackle dog fouling, litter and fly tipping in the city. The scheme will be a one-year pilot scheme.

It was the only amendment made to the city council’s Executive budget proposals. The budget will see the following weekly council tax rises:

  • Band A - Six pence
  • Band B - Seven pence
  • Band C - Nine pence
  • Band D - 10 pence
  • Band E - 12 pence
  • Band F - 14 pence
  • Band G - 16 pence
  • Band H - 19 pence

Leader of Carlisle City Council, Colin Glover, said at the meeting: “This is a council with a bold ambition and a clear vision.

“This budget provides the framework to deliver on our priorities to deliver economic growth and improve the health and well-being of our citizens and communities.”