COUNCIL Tax in the Ribble Valley has been frozen for the seventh time in eight years.

The band D tax will remain at £145,69.

Cllr Stuart Hirst, leader of the council, said he was delighted for the freeze and praised the management of the authorities finances.

He said: “Our tax level remains by far the lowest in Lancashire and in the lowest quartile for all district councils nationally.

“This despite continuing increases from Lancashire County Council, the police and crime commissioner and the overwhelming majority of other local authorities throughout the country.

“This is a significant achievement reflecting many years of careful and prudent financial planning to the benefit of all Ribble Valley residents and I am grateful to all councillors, officers and staff throughout the authority for their continuing hard and dedicated work in making this possible.

“I would like to pay tribute to them for continuing to deliver efficient and cost-effective services in difficult times.”