Strong financial position sees Ashfield Council set for Council Tax freeze

As part of the annual Budget, Members at Cabinet on 17 February and Full Council on 3 March will discuss recommendations to freeze Council Tax for the next 12 months.

This follows a glowing report from the Local Government Association in 2024 highlighting the Council’s strong financial position and healthy level of reserves.

Following discussions, a final decision will be made at Full Council on 3 March.

Currently, Ashfield District Council receives around 9% of the income created through Council Tax which is used to deliver key services in the District.

Some 75% of Council Tax goes to Nottinghamshire County Council, while 12% goes to the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner and the remaining 4% goes to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue.

Cllr Dave Shaw, Supporting Cabinet Member for Finance at Ashfield District Council said: “Members will be recommended to not put up Council Tax for 2025/26.

“Due to our healthy financial position, it is felt that now is not the right time to add additional financial strain to our residents.

“Subject to approval, if this freeze goes ahead, thanks to our reserves, we would still be able to deliver some of the best services provided in the East Midlands.

“As a Council, we have worked hard over the past 8 years to be in this strong financial position and I look forward to discussing this further with colleagues at a later date.”