SOUTHAMPTON City Council has pressed ahead with plans to axe 120 jobs as part of an £8m cost cutting move.
Councillors have agreed the lowest tax rise in the history of the authority as a result of record efficiency savings by the authority.
It means the bill for an average band D property including police and fire charges will rise 2.5 per cent, or £35, to £1,447 per year.
The council also agreed to an additional £200,000 to fix potholes following the worst cold snap in 30 years.
That is on top of £500,000 agreed in recent weeks.
Conservative Cabinet member for finance councillor Jeremy Moulton said: "This year's budget will focus on bringing jobs and investment to the city, addressing the poor condition of the roads, improving our children's education, and providing good quality care for our residents."
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