Local MP Marcus Jones has welcomed the decision of Warwickshire County Council to freeze Council Tax for 2012-13 following help from the Government.

The Government is making funding available for local Councils to help them freeze Council Tax bills.

Marcus Jones, the MP for Nuneaton, has welcomed the announcement and believes it will help families and pensioners, particularly for those on fixed incomes.

In 1997, Council Tax was £688 in 2010 it was £1,439 for a band D property in England, meaning many families saw their Council Tax more than double under Labour.

Commenting on the news, Marcus said: “This is extremely welcome news that I believe will help all those on a fixed income. I know from speaking to many constituents how welcome the last freeze was and I am pleased that the County Council has taken up the offer to freeze their bills.

"I very much hope that Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council will also take up the offer to help their hard working residents given the current financial climate we are in.”