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Covid-19 expenses such as personal protective equipment, free school meals and business grants have cost Sheffield \u00a375m, according to a report by Sheffield City Council.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spending plans set out last Wednesday included a 1.99 per cent rise in council tax to help pay for the pandemic, in addition to a \u00a34.2m investment to give care workers a pay rise, 3,100 new council houses and a new 6,000 square metre park<\/a> in the city centre.<\/p>\n

Deputy leader Terry Fox said the council welcomed support from the government, which has allowed them to produce a balanced budget without using reserves or making unplanned cuts.<\/p>\n

He said: “The last 12 months have been some of the most challenging in Britain\u2019s recent peacetime history.”<\/p>\n

\u201cAgainst this backdrop the council has had to maintain its critical services for the citizens of Sheffield.”<\/p>\n

However, there is concern that a rise in council tax puts a significant financial burden on those least able to afford it.<\/p>\n

One resident, who lives in a Band B property, said: “It’s been tough on everyone so it’s difficult to decide who should pay. Something is going to have to give but it’s already so expensive.”<\/p>\n

This sentiment was echoed by the Liberal Democrats, who proposed 100 per cent council tax relief for foster carers.<\/p>\n

Coun Simon Clement-Jones, Beauchief and Greenhill Ward, said: “We want to help the people who are helping the most vulnerable in this city.\u201d<\/p>\n

“There\u2019s considerable demand for adult social care both at a local level and nationally, therefore actually here it should be funded from government,” continued opposition leader, Shaffaq Mohammed.<\/p>\n

“Councils across the country, like ours, are left with little choice but to raise council tax and often that hits the most vulnerable.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Green Party responded by commending both council and opposition budgets, but suggested the council tax hardship fund should be raised by \u00a3200,000 to \u00a32m.<\/p>\n

Coun Douglas Johnson, City Ward, said: “We don\u2019t really have a problem with people copying our homework. It\u2019s nice to see those ideas that were in Green budget amendments a few years ago popping up in the others.\u201d<\/p>\n

Local elections will take place on Thursday May 6, 2021. You can register to vote via www.gov.uk\/register-to-vote<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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