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Toowoomba Deputy Mayor Cr Mike Williams<\/figcaption><\/figure>April 15, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toowoomba Regional Council says its “supportive and collaborative approach” is paying dividends, with a drop in outstanding rates and charges.<\/p>\n

Today’s TRC meeting noted a $2 million improvement in outstanding rates and charges, compared with the same time last year.<\/p>\n

Outstanding rates and charges totalled $10.8 million (5.87 per cent) at March 31, compared with $13 million (8.8 per cent) in 2013. <\/p>\n

Finance and Business Strategy Committee chairman and Deputy Mayor Cr Mike Williams said the arrears figures had been improving in both dollar and percentage terms in recent years.<\/p>\n

“While legislative powers exist under the Local Government Act to collect outstanding rates and charges, including the sale of properties in certain circumstances, we find it far better to offer a range of support mechanisms to enable ratepayers and residents to meet their legal obligations,” Cr Williams said.<\/p>\n

“Council expects this trend of lower arrears to continue. Our ultimate goal is to reach a 3 per cent target for arrears, which would make it one of the lowest in Queensland. We believe this is very achievable.” <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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