A town council has increased its portion of the council tax bill by nearly 70%
A man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud believed to be linked to a nearly 70% council tax precept rise. In February, Cambourne Town Council agreed to increase its council tax precept to £1,493,098, which was a 68% increase from the previous financial year.
The rise left a number of Cambourne residents angry, with one resident branding it as “ridiculous”. The town council admitted that “restricted funds, including S106 monies, were previously used for revenue expenditure when they should not have been”, a spokesperson previously told CambridgeshireLive.
A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud in connection with the precept rise. A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: “On Wednesday (April 15), a 63-year-old man from St Ives was arrested on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position. He has been bailed until July 15.”
A Cambourne Town Council spokesperson said: “As there is an active criminal investigation, the Council is not able to comment on specific matters. We are complying fully with all legal obligations and will provide further information when it is lawful and appropriate to do so.”
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