Residents will see their council tax rise this year as well as parking charges and tenant rents hiked as Uttlesford District Council (UDC) attempts to balance the books. The authority, which has already announced that it is selling off its 50% share in Chesterford Research Park to release cash, has agreed its “very cautious budget” for 2024/25. At the annual budget meeting last week (Feb 26), the Residents for Uttlesford (R4U)-led council agreed a 2.99% increase in its portion of council tax, which it claims will “maintain levels of service” and generate an extra £361,747 a year, taking its to…
