Benjamin Franklin famously stated, "Nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes." While no one would disagree with that, that doesn't mean we should accept our politicians' merely mouthed words and half-truths.
I'm here to expose the hypocrisy behind North Lincolnshire Council's so-called "low tax" record. Despite Rob Waltham's persistent claims of being a "no new taxes" Conservative, the facts speak for themselves. Last week, the full council unanimously agreed on the 2025/26 budget, including a 4.89% tax rise, the BBC pointing out it's the largest increase for five years (BBC News Report). The previous year, he increased the council tax by nearly 4%! This is the accurate picture behind his slogan.
Under Rob Waltham's leadership, North Lincolnshire Council has repeatedly relied on tax increases rather than cost-cutting and efficiency savings to fill funding gaps. A 4.89% rise means more of your hard-earned money is going towards balancing the budget rather than investing in your community. Every percentage point of that increase directly affects your household, proving that his "low tax" claims are empty rhetoric.
A genuinely low-tax policy should come from cutting waste and boosting efficiency—not hiding behind misleading slogans while your bills keep climbing. Instead of repeatedly raising taxes to cover rising costs in social care, transport, and other vital services, I propose a new approach. We could unlock millions of pounds a year by streamlining operations across councils, consolidating procurement, and integrating back-office functions. These savings would ease your tax burden and ensure every pound is spent responsibly.
Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable. You deserve to know exactly where your money is going, and I promise to deliver precise, honest management of public funds. While Rob claims to keep taxes low, the unanimous decision to raise them by nearly 5% speaks louder than any campaign slogan ever could.
If you're tired of empty promises and want a Lincolnshire where "low tax" is more than a catchy phrase, join me in demanding real change. Let's work together to ensure that our money is spent efficiently and your tax burden is genuinely reduced—not artificially inflated by constant budget hikes.
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