 The Mayor says the money will tackle 'quality of life issues' |
Londoners will have to pay around �13 per year more in council tax from April after the Mayor's 2005/2006 budget was agreed. The increase in the precept works out at an extra 26p per week for people living in Band D properties.
This is in addition to individual council's increases which have not yet been announced.
The precept, which funds transport, police and fire services, was agreed by the London Assembly on Monday.
'Environmental concerns'
It went up by 33p a week last year and 97p in 2003/4.
The total Mayoral budget requirement for 2005/6 is just under �3,000m. The Mayor said: 'My budget this year is a good deal for Londoners. With the smallest ever increase of 26p, I have been able to secure the funding necessary for additional local policing teams.
"This year's budget also places additional emphasis on quality of life issues.
"It will deliver for London on a range of environmental concerns including combating climate change, reducing vehicle emissions, increasing recycling and better waste management, and protecting and improving London's green spaces."
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