Sentence examples for keep council from inspiring English sources

We need to keep Council Tax as low as possible".

The LGA said authorities were having to make "tough decisions" to balance budgets and keep council tax down.

"This goes against the will of the people, and is only geared to keep Council members in office," Mr. Lauder said.

Councils are working hard to keep council tax down, to keep local businesses afloat and help people deal with the impact of the recession.

"They have a responsibility to keep council tax low for their residents and deliver the services that people are relying on at this difficult time.

Hopkins said: "We have been working to give hard-working people greater financial security by taking action to keep council tax down.

Critics say it creates uncertainty for employees, but local authorities argue it helps save money and keeps council tax down.

But one council in the north west of England said it had kept council tax low by approaching things differently.

Conservative Mark Bee, council leader, said: "I've made it very clear that what I want to see from this process is the creation of a budget that saves money on back office and bureaucracy, protects, as much as possible, frontline services and keeps council tax down.

An unofficial council rule keeps council members running for reelection out of the running for mayor because such a position could bring more clout at the polls.

If the current election results hold up, Mensinger and Monahan, two of the "3Ms," will keep their council seats and maintain the council majority, led by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer.