What do Rates pay for?Including the issue of householders paying for water Money for public services in Northern Ireland comes from a combination of our share of the UK’s central tax revenues and local revenues. Our local revenue is collected through the rates, which are split into two parts, the regional rate and the district rate. In 2009/2010, as in previous years, the regional rate is used to help pay for our regional services such as the roads, education, healthcare and water (including sewerage). As in 2008/2009, the Executive has decided that no specific water and sewerage bills will be issued to householders in 2009/2010. The contribution that the revenue from the Regional Rate makes toward water and sewerage services will continue and the Executive will continue to pay for these services on behalf of domestic customers for this rating year. The district rate is struck independently by your local district council. District rates pay for services provided by councils such asbin collection, tourism and recreational facilities. |
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