COUNCILLORS at City Hall took a decision in a statutory meeting in the Chambers on Monday afternoon that the M&CC Budget should be returned to the full council for further discussions and deliberations. 

Many of the councillors expressed concerns over the final figures and features of the budget, stating that they had not seen the final document.
Vice-Chairman of the Finance Committee, Councillor Oscar Clarke suggested that the budget be returned to the council so that the document can be revised. He said, “There was no policy meeting with the councillors, therefore there was no general agreement on the policy direction for the council.”
Meanwhile, Mayor Hamilton Green also commented on the disagreement, noting that, “The collective view of the council as it relates to valuation of the properties in Georgetown and the rating appeal should also be included in the budget.”
A special meeting is to be held to consider all the views and concerns of the councilors, in order to include additional proposals to make a more accurate and inclusive budget that meets the needs of all the communities.