Labour Town Hall bosses are proposing to raise heating charges in 32 Blocks of Flats schemes by 30%, followed by another 10% in October, according to papers being considered by the Executive on Thursday. The average charge is proposed to increase from £3.25 per week to £4.64. A rise of 28% is proposed (15% in April, 13% in October) for 2 and 4 block properties, mostly in Moss Side and Longsight.
Opposition Leader Simon Ashley said today, "A moderate rise is unavoidable given the rise in price of fuel in the past year- but a 40% rise is totally unacceptable and unreasonable."
Housing Spokesperson Paul Shannon added,
"Our amendment to the HRA budget will keep the rise in heating costs to a reasonable level. There is no need to pass on all this rise to tenants this year when we have a budget surplus of over £1.5 million"
Councillor Simon Ashley
Leader Of The Opposition
Manchester City Council
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