The rises come as the final local government finance settlement for the year ahead makes available sixty four point seven billion pounds for local government - an increase of seven point five percent in cash terms. But how will council tax rises affect you?
00:00 Nearly all local authorities across England and Wales are planning to hike the council tax rates by the maximum amount allowed.
00:09 In fact, research from the County Council's network found that all but eight top-tier councils out of 136 are planning to put rates up by at least 4.99% next month.
00:19 It means that millions of households will be forking over much more each year for key services like waste collection, streetlights, upkeep of roads and more.
00:28 The proposed increases overall will be an approximate average increase of around £103 more for a Band D property.
00:35 This means the overall council requirement in England is around £41.2 billion.
00:41 And here in the North West, the picture is no different.
00:44 A proposed 5% hike in council tax for Liverpool households has crossed the final hurdle.
00:49 The proposals were described as the 'professional things to do' by council leader Liam Robinson,
00:54 with the councillor claiming the rise was based on the priorities of Liverpool.
00:58 How will you be affected by council tax going up? And do you agree or disagree with rises and why?
