Marown Commissioners increase rates by 44 pence

It says charges levied by the government and the need to clear rates debts were factors

Marown Commissioners has agreed to increase its rate for the next financial year by 44 pence.

The local authority says it's down to charges levied by central government, as well as the rising cost of disposing waste at the Energy from Waste Plant and clearing rates deficits. 

It will now be set at 239 pence in the pound which is a 22 percent increase on last year. 

The local authority claims action will be taken against those who have 'defaulted' in payment and this will begin 'imminently'.