Waterford City Council Announce 20 Per Cent Reduction In Commercial Rates

Waterford city council announce 20 per cent reduction in commercial rates

Waterford City and County Councils were given a 4.3 million euro increase in their local government fund to offset the costs of their amalgamation which takes place in May. Following the revaluation process - this money has been used to lower commercial rates in Waterford city to meet the Dungarvan level. Mayor of Waterford is Fine Gael Councillor John Cummins. He says a number of factors including amalgamation efficiencies, additional income from the newly established Irish Water and a significant increase in local government fund have allowed them to reduce rates by 20 per cent.