COTSWOLD District Council are proposing a tax cut of 3 per cent for the coming year.

The cabinet recently recommended the cut and supported the continuation of a freeze on prices for car parking, green waste collections, and leisure and museum fees.

They are now asking the public to comment on these proposals ahead of a Council budget setting meeting next year.

If approved, this 3 per cent cut would mean that the Council will have reduced council tax payments by 11per cent over a three year period.

Commenting on these proposals, CDC Leader Cllr Lynden Stowe, said:“I am very pleased that we can offer them a further cut in council tax and a freeze on other charges.

"This has all been made possible by the continuing success of our efficiency programme - including a further increase in partnership working with neighbouring authorities.

“Although the council tax reduction over the last three years is 11 per cent in cash terms, it is actually closer to 20% in real terms when we take into account inflation over the period."

The consultation document is available at http://bit.ly/1yfeugR or hard copies can be ordered on 01285 623120.

You can comment via the council’s website, email your views to budgetConsultation@cotswold.gov.uk or write to Mrs Jenny Poole, Chief Finance Officer, Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Glos, GL7 1PX.

The closing date for the consultation is Friday 9 January 2015.