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flag Oxfordshire's Harwell Parish Council approved a £9.31 yearly tax hike for band D homes to fund a groundskeeping apprenticeship.

flag Harwell Parish Council in Oxfordshire approved a 10% rise in the parish precept for 2026/27, increasing annual council tax by £9.31 for a band D household—about £0.78 monthly. flag The funds will create a half-time apprenticeship in grounds maintenance to improve long-term service sustainability. flag The increase applies across all bands and is not linked to inefficiency. flag Recruitment is expected in late spring or early summer. flag The precept covers daily operations like park upkeep, while major projects are funded separately through developer contributions.

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