New SDEC Tariffs Effect In April

The Monitor has learnt that implementation of the new tariffs was delayed in the advent of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has now created a dilemma for the council that has noted its negative effects on people’s lives. The revised charges are supposed to be in effect on April 1, 2021.

“Council has not been increasing its tariffs for more than six years. The new ones could have long been implemented, but it is an unfortunate situation now because of COVID-19. If you look at the old charges, you will find that we had been offering our services for free. Council budgets are very low and the central government has requested councils to make their own money.