🚧 A whopping £43m maintenance backlog for Merthyr Tydfil Council! 😲 At a recent committee meeting, council finance chief Craig Flynn highlighted the staggering cost of much-needed repairs over the next five years. While it won’t all happen at once, they’re figuring out who foots the bill – the council or the schools? 🏫💸
Facing huge borrowing costs to tackle the backlog, Flynn admits it’s a lot to handle. Councillor Andrew Barry highlighted that ditching non-essential assets might help cut down costs. 🏢💰 The £43m mainly involves educational buildings, but the big question is – can services be reshaped to lessen the property burden? Tough choices ahead!
What do you reckon about your council tax? Feeling the pinch or worth every penny? 🤔💷#MerthyrTydfil #CouncilTax #MaintenanceBacklog