Comment

Representation ID: 501

Received: 19/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Keith Swaden

I have a fundamental question relating to Medway's population and the funding of council services. My reason for asking this is to understand whether there is a benefit to a council to increase its population. Does all the money raised from Council tax paid by Medway residents go to provide the services provided by the council, or is there an element of profit that could be used for instance to pay down council debt or in good times provide new and improved services? If there is an element of profit, there is no incentive to maintain population levels.