Council proposes tax rise of just under 5%
The authority's cabinet is set to approve the draft proposals for consultation at a meeting in Grimsby on Monday
At a glance
North East Lincolnshire Council has proposed a 4.98% rise
The figure comprises a 2.98% rise in council tax plus a further 2% increase in the adult social care precept
The authority's cabinet is set to approve the initial draft proposals for consultation at a meeting on Monday
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North East Lincolnshire Council says a proposed increase in council tax of 4.98% could boost the authority's revenue by up to £3.3m.
The figure for 2023/24 comprises a 2.98% rise in council tax plus a further 2% increase in the adult social care precept.
It potentially means an increase of £1.09 per week for a Band A households and £1.64 per week for a Band D.
The rise is 0.02% off the maximum possible increase of 5% - anything above which would automatically trigger a local referendum on the increase.
Councillor Stephen Harness, the authority's portfolio holder for finance, said the increase would allow the council to "move forward with a long-term aim of creating a better place and better futures for all".
However, he added: "It is important to stress that [the proposals were] still subject to examination by councillors and will go through another round of official scrutiny - with the opportunity for the public to comment."
The authority's cabinet is set to approve the initial draft proposals for consultation at a meeting on Monday, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
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