Newcastle council's budget position improves on back of rate rises

By Michael McGowan
April 27 2017 - 10:00pm
GOOD BOOKS: Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes argues the improved budget position comes down to the hard decisions she’s made since taking over the job.
GOOD BOOKS: Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes argues the improved budget position comes down to the hard decisions she’s made since taking over the job.

RESIDENTIAL rates will again increase by 8 per cent, thanks to the 2015 special rate variation that will see rates rise by about $500 by 2020, the council’s newly released draft budget shows.

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