Labour Gateshead costs you more – claim Lib Dems

Gateshead’s Labour Council now costs residents over £60 a year more in Council Tax than their Lib Dem neighbours in Newcastle, figures have revealed.

2 years ago Newcastle residents paid more Council Tax than their neighbours in Gateshead. But following the loss by Labour of the City Council to the Lib Dems, residents of Newcastle they now pay £62.00 less.

While Labour Councillors in Gateshead have added £122 to Council Tax Bills, Newcastle’s Liberal Democrats have added just £55 - in line with inflation.

Peter Allen, Lib Dem Executive Councillor for Resources on Newcastle City Council said, ‘We have kept council tax rises down in Newcastle by relentlessly focusing on greater efficiency and effectiveness. We promised this when we were elected in 2004 and the Lib Dem administration is committed to delivering this into the future.’

Low Fell Lib Dem Councillor Councillor Ron Beadle said, “We have known for years that Labour costs people more. Now our colleagues in Newcastle have proven it. If Gateshead’s residents want lower council tax, they know which way to vote in May.”