Carmarthenshire council tax rises 4.85%

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The increase will see the cost for a Band D property rising to £1076.22

Council tax will rise 4.85% for residents in Carmarthenshire, costing them on average £49 more over the financial year 2015-16.

Plaid Cymru councillors wanted more cash reserves held by the authority to be used to reduce the rate increase.

But the proposal was rejected at a council meeting to set the tax, external on Friday.

The increase will see the cost for a Band D property rising to £1076.22.