THE public's views on recent price freezes and cuts to council tax are being sought by the council.

Cotswold District Council recently announced recommendations to cut council tax by a further three pre cent for the 2015/16 financial year which, if approved, will mean the council will have reduced council tax payments by 11 per cent over a three year period: five per cent in 2013/15 and three per cent in 2014/15.

The Cabinet has also proposed a continuation of the freeze on car parking charges, museum and leisure centre admission fees, and green waste licences during 2015/16.

Cotswold District Council leader Lynden Stowe said: “We are keen to gather people’s views on our proposals. I am very pleased that we can offer them a further cut in council tax and a freeze on other charges. This has all been made possible by the continuing success of our efficiency programme - including a further increase in partnership working with neighbouring authorities. Although the council tax reduction over the last three years is 11 per cent in cash terms, it is actually closer to 20 per cent in real terms when we take into account inflation over the period.

“As always, obtaining value for money for residents is our key goal. We want to put as much back into the local economy as we can and I hope very much that this will result in higher disposable income leading to the creation of more jobs in the District.”

The consultation document is available on the CDC website now. Those wishing to obtain a hard copy should call 01285 623120. Residents can also comment online or email views to BudgetConsultation@cotswold.gov.uk.